§ 7. Mr. HODGEasked the Pensions Minister whether he will give any indication as to when the pensions for disablement of those disabled by former wars will be raised to the standard contained in the Royal Warrant of the Great War?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSThe rates of pension for men disabled by former wars have already been raised to the level of pensions of the Great War, as I announced in July last, and a considerable number of those increased pensions are now in payment. A former war pension can only be increased on application, which should be made to the Awards Branch at Chelsea.
§ Mr. HODGEDoes that include the allowance for a wife the same as for soldiers and sailors in the late War?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSI think not, but I will let my right hon. Friend know definitely.
§ Mr. HODGEIf it is not the case will the right hon. Gentleman see that the conditions are made similar in that respect as for the soldiers in the late War?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSI will consider that.