HC Deb 05 December 1922 vol 159 cc1507-8
65. Captain BERKELEY

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he can see his way to introduce legislation to amend the Old Age Pensions Act by conferring upon local authorities, or other wise granting special power, to give the pension to old persons of over 65 years of age in cases of exceptional enfeeblement?

Mr. BALDWIN

I would refer the hon. Member to the answers given yesterday by the Prime Minister to the hon. Member for Peebles (Mr. Westwood).

Mr. J. DAVISON

Can the right hon. Gentleman say why legislation should not be introduced to grant Old Age Pensions to all people at 65 years of age?

Mr. BALDWIN

There is no reason except—

Mr. SPEAKER

That would need a Debate.