§ 56. Sir J. Edenasked the Secretary of State for Defence what studies he is making of the anomalies in the present system of paying pensions to retired Servicemen and their widows; whether he will replace the existing arrangements with a new code designed to take account of the greater needs of those longest retired; when he expects his review to be completed; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MayhewThe position of public service pensioners, including Armed Forces pensioners and their widows, is under review and the House will be informed in due course of the Government's intentions.