§ 36. Colonel ASHLEYasked whether any decision has been arrived at in regard to the revision of the rates for commutation of pension by warrant officers and men to bring them into line with the rate for officers; and, if so, whether the conditions under which pensions can now be commuted are available?
§ Sir A. WILLIAMSONI regret that, in the extreme pressure still obtaining in the War Office, it has not yet been possible to revise these rates.
§ Colonel ASHLEYMay I ask the right hon. Gentleman to appreciate that a great number of these men who are going abroad would wish to know what money they are likely to get?
§ Sir A. WILLIAMSONYes. I will do my best to expedite it.