Retired Pay and Pensions

HC Deb 28 June 1955 vol 543 cc9-10W

19. Mr. Swingler

asked the Secretary of State for War if he will review the rates of retired pay and pensions payable to retired officers and other ranks of the Army in relation to the current cost of living.

Mr. Head

I have nothing to add to the full statement of Government policy which is set out in Cmd. Paper 9092.

37. Brigadier Clarke

asked the Secretary of State for War what representations he has had regarding the effect on Army widows' pensions due to previous commutations of pension by their husbands; and what action he is taking.

Mr. Head

I have received representations that the rule in this matter which affects only a very few widows is out-of-date and should be abolished. We and the other Departments are giving this suggestion sympathetic consideration. If my hon. and gallant Friend will let me have details of any particular case he has in mind, I will look into it.