§ 47. Mr. GOULDasked the Prime Minister if, having regard to the desirability of equalising national liabilities, he will reconsider the advisability of funding the war pensions obligations of the nation; if he has considered the extent of the annual saving by commutation of our liabilities; and whether he can see his way to introduce legislation in the next Session to deal with this matter?
§ Mr. BALDWINSuch a scheme as my hon. Friend suggests would not in any way diminish the amount which the State has in fact to pay in the year for War pensions. Whether the State's obligations should be met from revenue or by borrowing is a matter which can hardly be discussed within the limits of a Parliamentary question.
§ Sir J. NORTON-GRIFFITHSWill the right hon. Gentleman keep that point in view?
§ Mr. BALDWINI am keeping everything in view?