§ 76. Mr. FRANCEasked the Prime Minister whether it is the intention of the Government to appoint a Select Committee, as promised by the late Chancellor of the Exchequer, to inquire into the whole question of the inadequacy and anomalies of old age pensions as at present granted?
§ 97. Sir CHARLES HENRYasked the Secretary to the Treasury whether he is aware that in the modifications made as regards old age pensions during the War anomalies in the granting of same have been accentuated; and if it is the intention to set up a Committee to investigate and report upon this matter?
§ Mr. BALDWINMy right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer proposes to appoint a Committee to inquire into this subject.
§ Mr. FRANCEWill this Committee be appointed at once?
§ Mr. BALDWINIts terms are under consideration.
§ Mr. BALDWINThat depends on the life of the present Government.
§ Captain REDMONDWill this Committee apply to Ireland?
§ Mr. BALDWINI think that it must necessarily.