§ 55. Sir Henry Morris-Jonesasked the Minister of Health the present number of those who have availed themselves of the provisions of the Widows', Orphans' and Old Age Contributory Pensions (Voluntary Contributors) Act?
§ Mr. ElliotOn the nth May, 1938, the latest date of which figures are available, 281,023 applications for admission to the new voluntary pensions scheme had been received in England, Scotland and Wales, and I would remind intending applicants that the period during which specially advantageous terms can be obtained expires on the 2nd January, 1939.
§ Mr. Rhys DaviesIs the right hon. Gentleman able to say how those figures compare with the estimates that were given to the House when the Bill was passing through Parliament?
§ Mr. ElliotNot without notice.
§ Sir H. Morris-JonesIs my right hon. Friend satisfied with the response?
§ Mr. ElliotI think there has been a very considerable response, but I hope we shall get still more before the expiry of this preliminary period.