§ 58. Sir I. Fraserasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether in connection with the inquiry which he is personally making into the subject of family allowances, he will receive and consider evidence as to the advisability of incorporating in the war pensions system, allowances for wives and children on the sole basis that they are dependent upon the pensioner, without regard to the date when marriage takes place or the children arc born?
§ The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Sir Kingsley Wood)The investigation which I am conducting relates to a general scheme of family allowances, and I should regard the question raised by my hon. Friend ns outside its scope.
§ Mr. LipsonCan my right hon. Friend say when the inquiry will be complete?
§ Sir K. WoodNo, Sir.
§ Sir I. FraserIn the event of any proposal coming from the Ministry of Pensions in this matter, would my right hon. Friend be found not unwilling to grant the money that would be necessary?
§ Sir K. WoodI am afraid that I could not give a promise of that kind.