§ 20. Mr. BROOKESasked the Prime Minister whether the Government has taken into consideration the question of the establishment of one pension authority for the entire country; whether he is aware of the strength of the demand among the public for such a body; and whether he will state the nature of the objections, if such exist, to the suggested innovation?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the COLONIES (Mr. Bonar Law)The question of the establishment of one pensions authority for the United Kingdom has received attention, and it is hoped that a statement may be made shortly as to the intention of the Government.