§ Mr. W. THORNEasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that in cases where. Army separation allowance is payable to old age pensioners that circumstance is taken into account and the pension diminished or discontinued; and if he will issue an order that the pensions in such cases be inviolate?
Mr. McKINNON WOODGenerally speaking, separation allowance does not operate to diminish or discontinue old age pensions. Particulars of the administrative concessions made in this respect are described in a recent Parliamentary Paper (Cd. 3320),to which I would refer my hon. Friend.