§ Mr. WATTasked whether it is the right hon. Gentleman's intention to transfer the old age pension officers from the Customs and Excise Department to the Local Government Board; if so, will he say whether this change has been brought about by delays in the delivery of pension order books to pensioners; and will he take steps to obviate pensioners being delayed in obtaining their pensions by any defect in the official machinery?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSENo such transfer is in contemplation.