HC Deb 05 July 1916 vol 83 c1539W
Mr. RUPERT GWYNNE

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether those warrant officers, non-commissioned officers, and men who, having completed twenty-two years' service, are retained in the Army by the Military Service Act will commence to draw their pensions upon the expiry of their twenty-two years' service?

Mr. FORSTER

No; but they will count their total service towards pension when they are discharged.

Mr. GWYNNE

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether instructions have been issued for the payment of the bounties promised to time-expired warrant officers, non-commissioned officers, and men retained in the Army by the Military Service Act, 1916?

Mr. FORSTER

Yes, Sir; instructions have been issued by special Army Order X. of 20th June last, of which I will send my hon. Friend a copy.

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