HC Deb 02 February 1939 vol 343 cc373-4
63. Mr. David Adams

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has considered a communication from the Consett Urban District Council pressing for legislation to increase the amount of pensions to aged people; and whether it is intended in this session of Parliament to deal with this urgent reform in its various aspects?

The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Sir John Simon)

The reply to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. On the latter part I would refer the hon. Member to the statement of Government policy on this subject made by my right hon. Friend the Financial Secretary to the Treasury during the Debate on 23rd November last.

Mr. Adams

May I inquire whether the Minister holds out any hope that we shall get this urgent reform?

Sir J. Simon

Perhaps the hon. Member will look at the statement to which I have referred.