RODNEY PERPETUAL PENSION (COMMUTATION).

HC Deb 03 August 1925 vol 187 cc971-2W

Mr. WHITELEY

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether the Rodney Perpetual Pension has been commuted; if so, what was the amount paid; and what relationship to Lord Rodney is the recipient of the commutation?

Mr. GUINNESS

The pension was commuted in January, 1925, for a payment of £42,000. The present Lord Rodney is a great-great-great-grandson of the distinguished admiral.