HC Deb 11 April 1938 vol 334 c761
64. Mr. Tinker

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has considered the appeal made to him by the deputation introduced by the hon. Member for West Fife (Mr. Gallacher) on the question of an increase in the amount paid to old age pensioners; and is he in a position to make t statement on the matter?

The Financial Secretary to the Treasury (Lieut.-Colonel Colville)

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave on 24th March to a question by the right hon. Gentleman the Member for Kirkcaldy (Mr. Kennedy).

Mr. Tinker

When does the right hon. and gallant Gentleman expect to be able to give a definite answer on this matter?

Lieut.-Colonel Colville

I have nothing to add to the answer which I have already given.

Mr. Gallacher

In view of the very great public demand for increased old age pensions, will not the Minister agree to receive a deputation of old age pensioners, or else make a decision to give an increase?

Mr. McEntee

In view of the fact that the policy of the Government is deliberately to raise prices, will they not increase these pensions?