§ MR. CULLINAN (Tipperary, S.)I beg to ask Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that owing to the extent of their districts some pension officers will not be able to complete their investigation of claims in time to enable eligible applicants to gain the benefits of the Old-Age Pensions Act from 1st January; and whether in such cases he will see that ample provision is made.
§ MR. HOBHOUSESo far as my right hon. friend is at present aware he sees, good reason to hope that all pension officers will be able to complete their investigation of claims in time to enable claimants to obtain their pensions on 1st January.
§ MR. CULLINANBut in cases where the investigation is not complete will some assurance be given?
§ MR. HOBHOUSEMy right hon. friend hopes they will all be completed.