§ 78. Mr. Tinkerasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether he is aware of the growing number of wives of insured contributors under the Widows', Orphans', and Old Age Pensions Act who cannot get their pension when the husband reaches 65 years of age because they have not attained that age; and whether he will consider amending the Act so as to give pensions to this class if they are 60 years of age when the husband gets the pension?
§ Lieut.-Colonel ColvilleAs the hon. Member is aware, similar proposals have been made on this subject from time to time, but it has not been found possible to adopt them.
§ Mr. TinkerIs there any likelihood of the Government changing their mind on the matter?
§ Lieut.-Colonel ColvilleI am afraid I cannot add to my answer.