HC Deb 18 May 1939 vol 347 c1604
29. Mr. Tinker

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that Tyldesley Urban District Council have carried a resolution asking the Government to pass legislation to increase the old age pension and that other local authorities have done the same; and how many resolutions on this matter have been sent to him?

Mr. Elliot

The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. During the past 12 months 334 local authorities have forwarded to me copies of resolutions on this matter.

Mr. Tinker

Has the right hon. Gentleman forwarded the resolutions to the Prime Minister?

Mr. Elliot

All these matters are brought before, not only the Prime Minister but the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Mr. Lawson

Does the Chancellor take any notice of them?

Mr. Elliot

Yes, I am sure he reads them.

Mr. Tinker

Has the Prime Minister made any remarks about them to the right hon. Gentleman?