asked the Minister of Pensions whether the Government is prepared not to reduce the present rate of flat-rate disablement pensions, widows' and dependants' pensions; and whether it, will stabilise such pensions for a further three years?

The Government have decided that the present rates of flat-rate disablement, widows' and dependants' pensions shall not be revised under Article 24A of the Royal Warrant on account of the fall in the cost of living for a further period of three years from the 1st April, 1923.