Colonel NEWMANasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the War Office whether the 20 per cent. allowance on Army officer pensions to meet the increased cost of living ceased as on 31st March; and, if so, will he give the reasons, in view of the continued high cost of living?
§ Major TRYONI have been asked to reply to this question. As from the 1st April, 1920, the bonus will cease, but the rates of retired pay proposed in the forthcoming new warrant, to take effect from the same date, will be such as to afford equivalent benefits. The Paymaster-General has accordingly been authorised to continue payments on the same basis for the quarter ending 30th June.