§ Sir J. Edenasked the Secretary of State for Defence what would be the initial and subsequent estimated annual cost of paying to all Armed Forces pensioners who retired before 60 years of age, on their reaching the age of 60, pensions adjusted to the pension code current at their 60th birthday, thereafter increasing it as may be applicable to their new pension code.
§ Mr. MayhewThe initial cost of giving pensions, in line with current pension codes, to pensioners now aged 60 years and over who are receiving pensions under earlier codes, would amount to about £10.5 million. Because the pension codes are subject to change, future movements cannot be forecast.