§ Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLEasked the Secretary of State for War if the Government will consider the desirability of introducing a pro rata system of pensions in the case of all soldiers who have enlisted with the intention of qualifying for the long service pension, but whose engagement has been terminated by the State for reasons of its own?
§ Mr. WALSHThe regulations already provide for the award of service pension to a soldier discharged on reduction of the peace establishment, after 14 years' service, provided he is serving to complete 21 years. It is not proposed to make any alteration.