§ Sir R. Clarryasked the Secretary of State for War whether, in consequence of the increased cost of living since the 1st July, 1930, when a reduction of 7 per cent. was made, and the consideration already given to other pensioners, he will consider the granting of an appropriate increase to the retired pay of officers as provided in Army Order 324 of 1919?
§ Mr. LawRates of Army retired pay were stabilised in 1935 in accordance with the Government decision relating to the pay and pensions of the Defence Services and the Civil Service, and the rates are not now variable with the cost of living?