46. Mr. HALL-CALNEasked the Prime Minister if, in view of the increasing number of cases of distress among writers of distinction, he will take steps to make provision for increasing the number of pensions charged to the Civil List?
§ Mr. BALDWINThe amount of new pensions which can be granted in any year is limited by the provisions of the Civil List Act. I regret that I can hold out no hope of amending legislation at the present time.