BRITISH ARMY (SPECIAL CAMPAIGN PENSION). (Hansard, 15 December 1932)

HC Deb 15 December 1932 vol 273 c522 522

§ 73. Mr. SMEDLEY CROOKE
asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office if he will consider the advisability of restoring the cut of 2s. per week made as a measure of economy in the special campaign pension, in view of the poverty of the old soldiers and the comparatively small aggregate cost to the country

§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Duff Cooper)
No, Sir; the change must be regarded as permanent.