HC Deb 08 May 1930 vol 238 cc1126-7
60. Sir K. WOOD

asked the Minister of Health the number of applications that have been refused to date in respect of the Widows', Orphans', and Old Age Contributory Pensions Act, 1929?

Mr. GREENWOOD

The total number of applications for pensions under the Widows', Orphans' and Old Age Contributory Pensions Act, 1929, rejected to date is 4,734. This figure is for Great Britain.

Sir K. WOOD

What is the right hon. Gentleman going to do about those widows to whom he promised pensions at the last General Election?

Mr. T. WILLIAMS

Can the right hon. Gentleman say how many of these 4,000 cases are going to be appealed?

Mr. GREENWOOD

I am afraid I have not the information asked for in the last question. These 4,734 cases were cases excluded from the Act to which the right hon. Gentleman put his name and I am delighted to know that the Conservative party now want indiscriminate doles.

Sir K. WOOD

What is the answer to the question? What is the right hon. Gentleman going to do for those people to whom he made promises?

Mr. COCKS

Will not the right hon. Gentleman give a full answer to the Leader of the Opposition?