HC Deb 25 March 1919 vol 114 c204
14. Major COPE

asked the Secretary of State for War whether, in view of the services rendered by re-enlisted men during the War, he will consider the possibility of taking into consideration the previous broken service and allowing it to count towards a modified pension?

Mr. FORSTER

Under Army Order 56, of 1919, all mobilised service in the present War given by a soldier who has previously served in the Regular Army, including mobilised service in the Territorial Force, counts as service and qualifying service towards pension.

Colonel YATE

Does that apply to officers?

Mr. FORSTER

I think so.