HC Deb 03 March 1925 vol 181 c235
52. Mr. WESTWOOD

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what action, if any, he proposes to take to amend the Pensions (Increase) Act, 1924?

Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKE

Before the Chancellor of the Exchequer answers, may I call attention to the fact that this question has been put twice, and has been twice answered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer?

Mr. SPEAKER

I am much obliged to the hon. Member for that information. This will be the last time.

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Churchill)

As stated by me in reply to similar questions on the 18th December last and 10th February, considerable concessions were made to pensioners by the Act of last year, and the Government are not prepared to introduce further legislation to amend the Pensions (Increase) Acts.

Mr. WESTWOOD

is the right hon. Gentleman aware that his answer convicts the Secretary of State for War of having made a terminological inexactitude to this House on the 19th May of last year?

Major HORE-BELISHA

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the majority of members of the Conservative party are pledged to this, and can he say what course he proposes to take?