§ 64. Sir A. HOLBROOKasked the Secretary of State for War whether Army 799 pensioned ranker officers would be entitled to claim admission to the Royal Hospital at Chelsea under the rules governing admission to that institution; and, if so, whether they would be allowed to retain their rank, with suitable provision for their treatment as officers?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSArmy pensioned ranker officers are eligible, equally with other Army pensioners, for admission to Chelsea Hospital. Like other temporary officers, they retain their rank after ceasing to hold their temporary commissions, but this does not alter their Army status, which is that of pensioned warrant officers, non-commissioned officers and men. If admitted to Chelsea Hospital, which is not an institution for the reception of officers, they would be in the same position as other pensioners.