HC Deb 08 May 1919 vol 115 cc1138-9W
Major COURTHOPE

asked the Secretary of State for War if he will state for how many years the present scale of pensions for retired colonels of the Regular Army has been in force; and whether any increase is proposed to enable these officers to meet the increased cost of living and other additional burdens of the present day?

Mr. FORSTER

The present scale was introduced in 1902. The general question of officers' pensions is under consideration.