633.This Committee, which is a statutory advisory body, was established in 1921 to “consider such matters as may be put before them by the Minister for their advice”. It has been required, since 1970, to include at least 12 War Pensions Committee chairmen amongst its membership. However, War Pensions Committees have reduced from 149 in 1970 to just 29 now, and are again due for reconstitution on 1st January 2001.
Part II: Pensions. Commentary on Sections The Central Advisory Committee on War Pensions