HC Deb 29 October 1918 vol 110 c1278
41. Lord H. CAVENDISH-BENTINCK

asked the Pensions Minister what provision is made for ex-officers who wish to take training in technical and other subjects; and what is the scale of allowances for such training?

Sir A. GRIFFITH-BOSCAWEN

Provision is made for this purpose under Article 7 of the Royal Warrant of 1st August, 1917, of which I am sending the Noble Lord a copy. There is no prescribed scale of allowances.

Lord H. CAVENDISH-BENTINCK

Can my hon. and gallant Friend say whether this training allowance is sufficient for a married man?

Sir A. GRIFFITH-BOSCAWEN

I think so, because the pension, or rather, retired pay, is put up to the highest scale.

Mr. HOGGE

Is it the fact that the Pensions Ministry have not yet trained a single officer?

Sir A. GRIFFITH-BOSCAWEN

No, it is not the fact.