§ Colonel DAYasked the Secretary of State for War the reason for the removal of the Young Men's Christian Association dry canteen at Bere Island in January last; whether he is aware of the hardship inflicted upon the manageress, Mrs. Magee, wife of an Army pensioner, by such removal; and is he satisfied that the meals and facilities at present afforded soldiers on this station are adequately met?
§ Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANSThe Young Men's Christian Association hut at Bere Island was closed early in this year as it was inconveniently situated, was not required, and was little used by the troops. As regards the second part of the question I have no information. The answer to the third part of the question is in the affirmative.
Men. Women. 1. Number of persons in receipt of civil service pensions in 1925–26. 32,810 3,310 Average pension … … … … £ 135 12s. 8d. £73 10s. 1d. Highest pension … … … … £2,000 £629 10s. 8d Lowest pension … … … … 8s. 2d. £2 1s. 3d. (for short service followed by service pensionable from other funds). (for short service following transfer from the National Telephone Company).
2. Number of civil servants who receive additional pension under the Pensions Increase Acts. 10,756 Highest increase awarded £52 Lowest increase awarded 6d.
Numbers pensioned on account of Abolition of office. Ill-health. Age. Other Causes. 242 6,012 4,434 68