HC Deb 21 April 1920 vol 128 cc392-3
57. Mr. CHARLES EDWARDS

asked the Minister of Health whether he will consent to pay to boards of guardians the old-age pension due to some of the inmates of the workhouse and the infirmary, and thus to that extent relieve the local rates?

Dr. ADDISON

I have no power under the Old-Age Pensions Acts to take such action as the hon. Member suggests.

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