Captain FABERasked the Secretary of State for War if he will state, with reference to those quartermasters and riding masters who, being retired honorary captains, were brought into the service during the South African War for special services other than in South Africa, and for the performance of which some were promoted to the rank of honorary major, what additional pension is to be granted to those officers and from what date; and what additional pension to the widows?
§ Mr. HALDANERetired quartermasters and riding masters who were re-employed during the South African war (whether at home or in South Africa) did not become entitled to any increase of retired pay beyond the maximum rate of £200 a year. A few officers who were not in receipt of the maximum, and qualified by their subsequent service, were granted the maximum rate. The majority received the special gratuity provided by Article 601 (B), Pay Warrant 1900. Officers so employed, if promoted to the rank of honorary major 627W while serving, thereby qualified (subject to the usual conditions) for prospective pension for their widows at the major's rate, namely, £70 a year instead of £50.