asked the Minister for Defence if he is now in a position to announce a definite date for the introduction of the Army Pensions Amendment Bill.

I regret that I am not in a position to mention a definite date. The main provisions of the Bill have, however, been decided on. It is now being finally drafted and will be introduced as quickly as possible.

Will it be before the Easter holidays?

I am rather inclined to think it will be immediately after Easter on account of the amount of work in the draftsman's office at the present time.