HC Deb 11 November 1919 vol 121 c217
29. Colonel ASHLEY

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether it is the intention on the War Office that the increments to pension of 5d. at the age of fifty-five and 4d. at the age of sixty-five are to be in all cases additional to the maximum rates laid down for the various ranks in Army Order 325, of 1919?

Mr. FORSTER

These additions at ages fifty-five and sixty-five are irrespective of the amount of the man's pension, and are not covered by the maxima in paragraph 2 of Table 5

30. Colonel ASHLEY

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether it is proposed that the extra Army pension of 5d. a day which is to be granted at the age of fifty-five, and 4d. a day at the age of sixty-five shall be granted forthwith to all veterans who may be eligible by age, whether they served in the great War or not?

Mr. FORSTER

The answer is in the negative.

Colonel ASHLEY

May I ask why men who served in a former war and did just as good service have been left out?

Mr. FORSTER

It is part of the general decision of the Government.

Colonel ASHLEY

Do I understand that there is discrimination against men who fought in former wars and those who fought in this War?

Mr. FORSTER

It means that the advantages of the new Warrant are confined to men who have given service in the recently concluded great War.