§ Sir Smedley Crookeasked the Secretary of State for War, whether he is aware of the fact that the maximum disability pension for the rank of private under the Peace-time Warrant still remains at 32s. 6d.; and whether, having regard to the increased cost of living, he will consider raising the rate to 34s. 2d. which is the present rate paid by the Ministry of Pensions in connection with disabilities due to the present war?
§ Captain MargessonThe basic rate of 32s. 6d. for peace disability pensions is being raised to 34s. 2d. Existing pensions will be reassessed without application by the pensioners concerned.