§ Mr. BROOKESasked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether the commutation of officers' pensions has been suspended; and, if so, whether he can make a statement as to the reasons for this step and also as to the future intentions of the military authorities?
§ Mr. FORSTERYes, Sir. The chief reason for suspension is the desirability of avoiding capital disbursements as much as possible during the War.