§ 58. Captain BRACKENBURYasked the Pensions Minister whether he is aware that old soldiers discharged before the War consider it a hardship that they should not receive such increase in their pensions as is given to soldiers discharged since the beginning of the War in order to cover the higher cost of living; and, if so, whether he will take steps to remove this injustice?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of PENSIONS (Sir James Craig)So far as has been found practicable—that is, in the case of total incapacity and of certain specific disabilities—the pensions of previous wars have been raised to the level of those of the present war, and where so raised the war bonus of 20 per cent. now in payment in respect of present war pensions is also added. It is not in contemplation to extend the bonus to other classes of pension.