§ 40 and 77. Mr. WINGasked the President of the Local Government Board (1) if his attention has been called to the many resolutions passed by representatives of public bodies in conference and public bodies separately in the North of England appealing for increased assistance to old age pensioners; what steps are being taken to deal with this almost unanimous request; and (2) the Chancellor of the Exchequer if his attention has been called to the many representations from conferences and public bodies in the North of England expressing regret that nothing has been done to assist old age pensioners by an increased payment to meet the increased cost of living; and will he say if the Treasury is determined to resist this public demand?
§ The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. McKenna)My right hon. Friend has asked me to reply to these questions. I fear I can add nothing to my previous answers on this subject.
§ Mr. WINGOwing to the nature of the reply of the right hon. Gentleman, I beg to give notice that I shall call attention to the matter on the Adjournment.
§ 52. Mr. BYRNEasked the Prime Minister whether he has received any resolution from Dublin asking) him to-consider the advisability of increasing the old age pension and reducing the age limit to qualify for the same; and, if so, whether he proposes to take any action in this matter?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe answer to both parts of the question is in the negative.
§ Mr. GRAHAMIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that many of the old age pensioners are seeking relief from the workhouse authorities?
§ The PRIMe MINISTERThe question does not affect Ireland only, but also Great Britain.