62. Mr. McNeilasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is now in a position to make a statement on the possibility of issuing all old age pensions, contributory and non-contributory, and the supplementation of such pensions through one agency, thus avoiding the waste of money and personnel involved in the existing procedure?
§ Sir K. WoodI regret I am not yet in a position to make a statement.
Mr. McNeilI am sure the right hon. Gentleman will agree that there is a considerable saving to be effected here and that there cannot be any further delay.
§ Sir K. WoodWe have examined the matter very carefully.