HC Deb 07 November 1918 vol 110 c2302
69. Mr. BYRNE

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will state if he has yet selected a Committee to consider the proposal to increase the weekly payments to old age pensioners; if he will state their names; and if he will see that Ireland has representatives on the Committee, and that there shall be the least possible delay in dealing with the matter?

Mr. BONAR LAW

The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. If such a committee should be appointed, I shall consider the suggestion contained in the last part of the question.

Mr. BYRNE

Arising out of the unsatisfactory answer, I will raise the question on the Adjournment.