HC Deb 11 November 1954 vol 532 c158W
Mr. Swingler

asked the Minister of Defence what percentage of retired officers of the three Services whose retired pay does not exceed £550 per annum is receiving increases, subject to a means test, under the hardship clauses of the Pensions Increase Warrant or other similar instruments.

Mr. H. Macmillan

About 20 per cent.

Mr. Swingler

asked the Minister of Defence what percentage of Regular pensioners of the three Services is receiving increases, subject to a means test, under the hardship clauses of the Pensions Increase Warrants or other similar instruments.

Mr. H. Macmillan

About 37 per cent.