§ Mr. ROSSasked the Home Secretary whether he will introduce legislation to put an end to the 'present practice of counting amounts paid in war disability pensions in the annual income of Royal Irish Constabulary pensioners whose pensions are subject to a means test?
§ Mr. SHORTThe hon. Member is no doubt referring to the position under the Pensions Increase Acts, which is the same for all pensioners to whom the Acts apply. My right hon. Friend is not prepared to introduce special legislation to deal with the case of Royal Irish Constabulary pensioners.