§ 50. Mr. FOOTasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what perpetual pensions are now being paid in respect of services rendered to the nation more than a century ago?
§ Mr. P. SNOWDENThe only perpetual pension remaining is that of £5,000 per annum granted by Parliament in 1806 to Earl Nelson.
§ Mr. FOOTDo the Government desire the commutation of this pension, as others have been commuted recently?
§ Mr. SNOWDENIt is open to the recipient of a pension to make application for commutation. I am sure it will be favourably received.
§ Mr. FOOTApart from the recipient making application, are the Government prepared to take the initiative in the matter?
§ Mr. SNOWDENI do not think the Government could compel commutation, apart from legislation.