HC Deb 12 December 1929 vol 233 cc662-3
78. Mr. WELLOCK

asked the Minister of Health when the application forms for pensions and allowances under the new Widows', Orphans' and Old Age Contributory Pensions Act, 1929, will be available in the post offices?

88. Mr. TINKER

asked the Minister of Health when the forms and instructions to enable applicants to make claims under the amended Widows', Orphans' and Old Age Contributory Pensions Act will be ready?

Mr. GREENWOOD

Forms of applications for pensions payable under the Widows', Orphans' and Old Age Contributory Pensions Act, 1929, as from 2nd January, 1930, are now available at all post offices. Forms of application for, and leaflets regarding, pensions payable under the Act from 1st July, 1930, and onwards will be available at post offices early in January.

Sir K. WOOD

Will the right hon. Gentleman see that it is plainly stated on the face of the form the limited number of widows who can apply, in order to avoid disappointment to those who have been shut out?

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