§ 50. Mr. Bellasked the Minister of Defence whether he is now in a position to announce the result of the review initiated by his predecessor of the long-established scheme of non-contributory pensions for the widows and orphans of Regular members of the Armed Forces.
§ Mr. ShinwellIt is intended to review the conditions governing the existing noncontributory pensions scheme for the widows and orphans of Regular officers and warrant officers in the Forces when the proposed contributory scheme covering all ranks has been worked out. The preparation of this scheme has given rise to a number of difficulties and I cannot yet say when I shall be able to make an announcement about it.