HC Deb 26 February 1919 vol 112 cc1780-1W
Colonel DU PRE

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether he will favourably consider an increase of pensions in the case of warrant officers, armament artificers' section, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, who, being compulsorily retired after 21 years' service, on the urgent request of the War Office, re-enlisted as instructors on the outbreak of war, and served a further four years; and whether he is aware that the present Regulations cause much dissatisfaction?

Captain GUEST

I am not aware of any special circumstances in this case. These warrant officers have been drawing their pension in addition to their pay throughout their extra service. In such cases the Regulations do not permit of any increase of pension in respect of the extra service.

Captain REDMOND

asked the Pensions Minister whether he proposes to make any increase in the amount of life pensions at present held by soldiers who served in wars previous to 1914?

Captain GUEST

The answer is in the negative.