§ 44. Lady Apsleyasked the First Lord of the Admiralty on what scale sailors who lost limbs when on duty prior to the war of 1914 to 1918 were pensioned; and what weekly amount was accorded to a man who lost one leg?
§ The First Lord of the Admiralty (Mr. A. V. Alexander)The naval regulations in force prior to the last war provided for the grant of pensions to the ratings 619 in question according to length of service, rating, and character, and the circumstances of the casualty, within a range of 7s. to 10s. 6d. a week for the loss of one limb and l0s. 6d. to 14s. a week for the loss of two limbs, with appropriate additions in respect of Good Conduct Badges and Medal, arid for each year's service in the rating of petty officer.
§ Commander Sir Archibald SouthbyCan my right hon. Friend say whether any wound pensions are now paid to officers and men who have lost a limb or who have been wounded in this war and whose services are retained in this war and who are still serving?
§ Mr. AlexanderI would like to have notice of that Question.