HC Deb 08 May 1930 vol 238 c1101
21. Mr. SINKINSON

asked the Minister of Labour if she will consider legislation for the compulsory withdrawal from industry of all people in receipt of adequate pensions?

Miss BONDFIELD

I do not think such a penalty, even if it would be practicable to enforce it, could fairly be imposed on persons who have become entitled to pensions without such a restriction attached to them.

Mr. McSHANE

Is not the right hon. Lady aware that there are many cases where people who have an entirely adequate pension to keep them in comfortable circumstances are engaging in situations which might well be left to others?