HC Deb 30 July 1919 vol 118 cc2128-9W
Major NEWMAN

asked the Secretary of State for War whether the increase of pensions by way of bonus or otherwise, recently granted to classes of soldiers and civilians can be granted to veterans of the Army and Navy who are struggling to exist on non-disability pensions of a few shillings a week?

Mr. FORSTER

Decision in these matters rests not with the War Office, but with the Government. The decision recently announced on the Report of Admiral Jerram's Committee on sailors' pensions may be taken as indicating the limits within, which an increase of soldiers' pensions is likely to be approved.