§ 17. Lieutenant-Colonel M'CALMONTasked the Secretary of State for War whether an adequate scale of pensions for soldiers on completion of their period of 732 Colour service has been considered as an inducement to voluntary extension of service, in preference to increased rates of pay, bonus, or bounty; and, if so, whether the direct opinion of regimental officers has been ascertained and considered?
Captain GUESTI can assure my hon. and gallant Friend that the attractions of pensions as an inducement to soldiers to give long service in the ranks are thoroughly appreciated by the Army Council. I shall not fail to consult regimental officers if occasion should arise.