§ 30. Mr. ALFRED SHORTasked whether a soldier called to the Colours or who volunteered during the War, and who completes twenty-one years' Army service, qualifies for a Service pension; and, if not, will he consider the advisability of amending the Army Regulations whereby such patriotic service can be recognised?
§ Mr. FORSTERSuch a soldier is entitled to a pension if, in addition to twenty-one years' total service, he has fourteen years' qualifying service as a private, or was continuously a non-commissioned officer for three years before the completion of his twenty-one years' service.