§ 33. Captain C. CRAIGasked the Pensions Minister whether the increase of 2s. 6d. to old campaign pensions promised by the Government some months ago has yet come into effect; and whether the increase has yet been paid in any case?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Forster)My right hon. Friend has asked me to reply. The answer to both parts of my hon. and gallant Friend's question is in the affirmative. There seems to be considerable misapprehension as to the nature of these pensions, which are really compassionate grants of small amount, depending on the man's means and the service he gave. They are given only to men who have attained the age of sixty-five and fulfil other conditions.
§ Captain CRAIGMay I ask to what authority the person who hopes to get this compassionate allowance ought to apply?
§ Mr. FORSTERI think to the Secretary of Chelsea Hospital.