HC Deb 28 February 1924 vol 170 c727W
Major HORE-BELISHA

asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the general feeling in favour of the provision of pensions for necessitous widows and mothers, he will consider the immediate appointment of a Select Committee in order that full consideration may be given to every aspect of this important matter?

Mr. CLYNES

I would refer the hon. Member to my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer's recent statement on this subject. I do not think a Select Committee is a suitable way for dealing with the matter.