§ 34. Mr. BELLAMYasked the Minister of Health whether any approach has been made to any or all of the Dominions over- seas for reciprocal legislation in respect of widows and old age pensions; and if it is anticipated that at an early date migrants may carry their pension rights from one part of the Empire to another?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for DOMINION AFFAIRS (Mr. Amery)I have been asked to reply. Following the report of the Oversea Settlement Special Sub-Committee of the Imperial Conference, 1926, communications on this subject were addressed to the Dominion Governments, but the replies so far received do not suggest that any early adoption of a general scheme of reciprocal arrangements between this country and the oversea Dominions can be anticipated.
§ Mr. BELLAMYWill the right hon. Gentleman press the Dominions on the matter?
§ Mr. AMERYWe desire to see such arrangements brought about. I will see whether they can be reminded.