§ 42. Mr. Tinkerasked the Minister of Health what method he is adopting to make it known that the Widows', Orphans' and Old Age Contributory Pensions Act, 1937, comes into operation on 3rd January, 1938?
§ Mr. BernaysI would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to his previous question of 30th July last. Approximately 750,000 copies of the booklet referred to in that answer have been issued to the public, and my right hon. Friend is much indebted to a number of hon. Members for assisting in its distribution. Applications to become special voluntary contributions under this scheme are at present reaching my Department at the rate of over 12,000 a week, and my right hon. Friend is satisfied that the benefits of the new scheme are becoming more and 1600 more widely known. The special advantages for initial entrants remain open to all qualified persons who apply at any time before 3rd January, 1939.
§ Mr. BernaysI will make inquiries.