HC Deb 04 December 1930 vol 245 cc2378-9
54. Sir K. WOOD

asked the Minister of Health whether the Government has yet devised any practical scheme for getting old people out of industry by means of augmented pensions?

The MINISTER of HEALTH (Mr. Arthur Greenwood)

No, Sir.

Sir K. WOOD

Is this scheme being avoided in order that the right hon. Gentleman may promise it again for the next General Election?

Mr. GREENWOOD

If the right hon. Gentleman's fertile mind will provide us with a scheme, we shall be very pleased.

Mr. LEES

How often did the late Government try to carry out the right hon. Gentleman's wish?