§ Mr. PETOasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether there is any difference between the pensions allotted to squadron sergeant-majors and squadron quartermaster-sergeants; and, if so, whether he will consider equalising the pensions in the case of these two grades of non-commissioned officers, particularly in view of the fact that squadron quartermaster-sergeants, although they perform duties fully as onerous and as responsible as squadron sergeant-majors, are paid at a lower rate of pay while serving in the Army?
§ Mr. FORSTERThe difference in pension is due to the fact that a squadron sergeant-major is now a warrant officer, while a squadron quartermaster-sergeant is not. This difference in rank, with all its consequences, was very fully considered when the change was made and I am afraid I cannot reopen the question.