63. Mr. J. J. Davidsonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, as a step towards war economy, His Majesty's Government intend to introduce legislation for the purpose of reducing political, judicial and hereditary pensions?
§ Sir J. SimonNo, Sir.
Mr. DavidsonIs the Chancellor aware that there is growing public resentment against excessive pensions during a time of national distress? Is he further aware that limiting legislation for the period of the war would be welcomed in the country generally?
§ Sir J. SimonI think, as I said in answer to a similar Question before, that we must have regard to what has been undertaken publicly and by Act of Parliament towards those who are entitled to a pension.