§ 54. Mr. G. OLIVERasked the Minister of Health whether he is now in a position to state the approximate number of men 1673 in receipt of contributory pensions whose wives have not attained the pensionable age?
§ Mr. GREENWOODI regret that the information desired by my hon. Friend is not available and could only be obtained at a cost which could not be justified in present circumstances.
§ Mr. OLIVERIn view of the fact that this information is badly needed not only in this House but by the people outside, will the right hon. Gentleman take steps to acquire it?
§ Mr. GREENWOODIt is a matter of expenditure which would be very considerable. The task is much greater than my hon. Friend understands.
§ Mr. OLIVERMay I ask whether the right hon. Gentleman realises the importance attaching to this question and that it is impossible to do anything until we get the numbers of this class of person?