§ 51. Mr. R. MORRISONasked the Prime Minister whether he is aware of the strong feeling throughout the country in favour of the repeal of the provisions of the Old Age Pensions Acts as to calculation of means, and the amendment of the Acts to enable old people to derive the full benefit of their thrift and personal provision for old age, and to receive 1264 assistance from friends, employers, and organisations without reduction of or disqualification for the full pension; and whether he can make any statement as to the intentions of the Government on this matter before the House rises?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSIt is quite impossible to make any statement at the present moment.