HC Deb 17 December 1919 vol 123 c426W
Mr. GWYNNE

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office why, under Army Order 324, 1919, the rank element in the assessment of retired pay to officers is only calculated after one year's service in that rank; and why the definite appointment to a certain rank does not carry with it the scale pension forthwith?

Mr. CHURCHILL

The regulation was drawn up after very careful consideration, and the condition of one year's service in the ranks was considered necessary and reasonable.