By 1997, this had reached combined rates of 6 per cent of pensionable earnings. The majority of those persons are of pensionable age. Governor retained a detachment of Lascarins including Kanganies on pay and pensionable appointment. There were 3,007 under 15 years old and 1,651 were of pensionable age. In both 1925 and 1930 White had her superiors confirm her pensionable pay status. Before 1 May 2004, the pensionable age had been 60 years. The position is pensionable and holders are entitled for government duty free permits.