HC Deb 24 March 1919 vol 114 cc38-9
87. Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKE

asked the Secretary to the Treasury whether he it yet in a position to make any announce- ment in regard to the Committee which is proposed to be set up to inquire into old age pensions?

86. Mr. FREDERICK ROBERTS

asked whether he can now state the constitution of the Committee on old age pensions and its terms of reference?

Mr. BALDWIN

The hon. Member for the Middleton and Prestwich Division has consented to act as Chairman of this Committee. The names of the members of the Committee will be announced as soon as possible. The terms of reference are as follows: To consider and report what alterations, if any, as regards rates of pension or qualification should be made in the existing statutory scheme of old age pensions.

Colonel THORNE

Does that include the question of limit of income?

Mr. BALDWIN

Certainly.

Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKE

When will the hon. Gentleman be in a position to give the names of the Committee?

Mr. BALDWIN

I hope in a very few days.