HC Deb 22 June 1916 vol 83 c330
74. Mr. J. SAMUEL

asked the Prime Minister whether it is the intention of the Government during this Session to carry out the promise of the Chancellor of the Exchequer made last year that the Government would introduce a measure to create one authority to deal with the questions of all pensions and kindred subjects?

The PRIME MINISTER

My hon. Friend probably refers to my right hon. Friend's statement that the Naval and Military Pensions Act would obviously require reconsideration after the War. That occasion has, unhappily, not arisen.

Mr. SAMUEL

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the Chancellor of the Exchequer made a definite promise that one comprehensive scheme would be brought in this Session, or at least as early as possible?

The PRIME MINISTER

I think my right hon. Friend said after the War.