§ 61. Dame Irene Wardasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will now announce the result of his review of the anomalies in the pay. pensions and allowances of officers and other ranks, as well as widows.
§ Mr. MayhewThis review relates to existing pensions, and I have nothing to add to the Answer given by my right hon. Friend on 16th November, 1964.
The pay and pensions of serving officers and men are reviewed biennially, and a statement is not due until next year. The allowances are reviewed as necessary.
§ Sir J. Edenasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether the review of Armed Forces pensions has now been concluded; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MayhewI would refer the hon. Member to the Answer I gave him on 8th March.