HC Deb 13 July 1910 vol 19 cc363-4
Mr. FELL

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proportion of the funds to be available for the contributory pensions he proposes should be contributed by the State, by the employer, and by the workman, respectively; and if it is proposed that the scheme should in the main follow the lines of the German contributory pensions?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

It would he premature for my right hon. Friend to make a statement on this subject.

Mr. FELL

May I ask if we will have this information before we adjourn? The subject is already being discussed in different quarters.

Mr. HOBHOUSE

I think it is very undesirable to anticipate any statement which the Chancellor of the Exchequer may desire to make at the proper time.