HC Deb 02 August 1916 vol 85 cc322-3W
Mr. ROWNTREE

asked the Secretary of State for War whether the widows of non-commissioned officers killed in action, or who die from wounds received in action, receive pensions at the rate applicable to the temporary rank their husbands occupied at the time, as is done in the case of commissioned officers; and, if not, whether he will consider the advisability of making the rule apply uniformly to all ranks?

Mr. FORSTER

I would refer my hon. Friend to the written answer which I gave on the 31st July to the hon. Member for the Westhoughton Division of Lancashire.