HC Deb 22 March 1910 vol 15 cc949-50
Mr. NEWDEGATE

asked whether, as the old age pensions fall due at the end of the month, he will take measures to collect Income Tax to pay the same instead of borrowing money?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

Ample provision has been made by the Vote on Account to pay the old age pensions which fall to be paid weekly and not monthly as suggested by the question.

Mr. NEWDEGATE

Will the Government arrange for the regular weekly payments of old age pensions in the event of the General Election taking place?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

The payments now made will undoubtedly and unquestionably be continued weekly as heretofore.

Lord HUGH CECIL

May I ask the Prime Minister whether it is his intention to support and vote for old age pensions whenever proposed and by whatever Government?

The PRIME MINISTER

There is no question whatever about the payment of old age pensions.