§ 71. Mr. Pethick-Lawrenceasked the Minister of Health whether, under the new scheme for old age pensions, the Excise officers will continue to perform their existing function with regard to non-contributory pensions; and who will deal with the applications of those pensioners for supplementary pensions?
§ The Minister of Health (Mr. Elliot)The answer to the first part of the Question is in the affirmative. As regards the second part I must ask the right hon. Member to await the terms of the Bill.