§ 61. Lieut.-Colonel ARCHER- SHEEasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether he will extend to non-pensioner Distinguished Conduct Medallists the option which is enjoyed by pensioner Distinguished Conduct Medallists of drawing 6d. a day pension for life in lieu of the £20 gratuity?
§ Mr. FORSTERNo, Sir. While an addition of 6d. a day to an existing pension may be of value I am not prepared to institute pensions of that amount.