HC Deb 28 July 1931 vol 255 c2103
66. Mr. MORLEY

asked the Minister of Health the estimated number of persons employed in industry over the age of 65; and what has been the effect of the Widows', Orphans' and Old Age Contributory Pensions Act upon employment in this age group?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of HEALTH (Miss Lawrence)

I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given on the 15th instant to the hon. Member for Dundee (Mr. Marcus) on the same subject.

Mr. MORLEY

In view of the difficulty of men over 65 obtaining employment, is my hon. Friend seeking legislation with a view to increasing the pension of such men to an amount on which they can live?

Miss LAWRENCE

That question had better be put to my right hon. Friend.