HC Deb 18 May 1939 vol 347 c1613
50. Mr. R. C. Morrison

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that it is difficult for many persons, and particularly applicants for old age pensions, when filling up their forms, to find a qualified person willing to witness their signature; and will he add to the present list of qualified persons, members of local authorities?

Mr. Elliot

The hon. Member appears to be under a misapprehension, since the present list of qualified persons does include any member of a local authority. The present list is very extensive, and an applicant for pension should ordinarily have no difficulty in securing the certification of his claim, but I should be glad to have particulars of any case which the hon. Member has in mind.