HC Deb 28 June 1948 vol 452 cc183-4W
Mr. Skeffington-Lodge

asked the Secretary of State for Air what is the position as far as pension rights are concerned of long service Assyrians discharged from His Majesty's Forces in the Middle East.

Mr. A. Henderson

Under a scheme introduced on 1st January, 1948, Assyrians who have given 22 years service in the R.A.F. Levies (Iraq) are eligible for pensions of the following order: Privates— £2 15s. a month; N.C.Os.—£4 a month; Officers £9 a month. Additions are made for more than 22 years service.