§ 59. Mr. Gallacherasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will be in a position to make a report on the inquiry into the question of increased old age pensions before the Christmas Recess?
58. Mr. Vyvyan Adamsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer when ťhe House of Commons may expect an adjustment in the rates of old age pensions consequent upon the current inquiries of His Majesty's Government into a matter which is causing widespread anxiety and distress?
§ 61. Mr. Ellis Smithasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he can now make a statement on the investigation that has been conducted into the proposal for an increase in old age and widows' pensions?
64. Mr. Davidsonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what progress is being made by the committee inquiring about old age pensions; and whether a report will be made in the near future?
§ The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Sir John Simon)I explained the present position in regard to the investigation into old age pensions during the course of the Debate yesterday, and have nothing now to add to what I said then.
§ Mr. GallacherIn view of the fact that the Chancellor stated that the original idea was to take about eight weeks and that two weeks were spent in investigations before the inquiry was dropped, would it not be possible for him in the time at his disposal to make a report before Christmas?
§ Sir J. SimonI shall do my best to hasten it.