HC Deb 08 March 1923 vol 161 cc725-6
86. Sir J. BUTCHER

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the increased annual cost to the State if, retaining the existing qualifying age of 70, universal old age pensions were granted and the limit of means were increased to £63 a year for single persons and £126 a year for married persons, as recommended by the Minority Report of the Departmental Committee in 1919?

Mr. BALDWIN

About £5,000,000 a year.