Britain's first War Pensions Committee marks 100 years

Monday, 8 August 2016 00:00

The first War Pensions Committee to ever be formed in the British Isles has marked its 100th anniversary.

The Isle of Man was the first place to set up a body to help veterans at the height of the First World War in 1916:

That's veterans' welfare manager Caroline Beattie - who helped organise a celebration for the committee, which was attended by the Chief Minister, on Friday.

She says whilst the support started during World War One it's still as important today:

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