§ 22. Mr. ROBERT YOUNGasked the Secretary to the Admiralty if the scale of disablement pensions which came into force in September, 1919, applies to the Army and Air Force only, or does it also apply to the equivalent ratings in the Navy and Marines; and, if the scale is not applicable to the Navy and Marines, how are the disablement pensions assessed in their case?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of PENSIONS (Colonel Sir James Craig)I have been asked to reply to this question. The total disablement rate of pension for seamen and Marines has been increased from 27s. 6d. and bonus to 40s., as in the case of soldiers and airmen of private's rank. I would remind the hon. Member that the Order in Council regulating the disablement pensions of seamen and Marines does not provide a scale of pension according to rank, but authorises certain additions for length of service, good conduct badges, etc., as specified in Regulation 1 (4). The increase in the rate of disablement pensions does not affect these additions.