HC Deb 04 May 1920 vol 128 c1869
18. Mr. NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN

asked the Secretary of State for War and Air whether his attention has been drawn to the case of ex-service men who were recalled to the colours during the War, but who, at the request of a board of officers, joined the Royal Air Force instead of a military unit because that force was short of drill instructors, thereby forfeiting their claim to a revision of their pension under Army Order 325; and whether he will take steps to ensure that such men shall not suffer in consequence of their having complied with a request made to them in the interests of the country?

Sir A. WILLIAMSON

If such men re-enlisted in the Air Force their pensions will be re-assessed as though they had re-enlisted in the Army, but re-assessment is conditional upon re-enlistment.