HC Deb 19 August 1919 vol 119 c2121
20. Mr. HOGGE

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether it has been definitely decided not to grant any increase on Service pensions?

Mr. FORSTER

An announcement on the whole subject will be made shortly.

Mr. HOGGE

Will it be during the Recess?

Mr. FORSTER

Yes. As soon as the Government have reached a decision they will announce it forthwith.

Mr. HOGGE

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether it will be a negative decision?

Mr. FORSTER

I cannot say anything about it. But I should think my hon. Friend would be safe in assuming that the same treatment would be meted out to the Army as has been meted out to the Navy.