HC Deb 11 July 1944 vol 401 c1572
36. Mr. Tinker

asked the Prime Minister when a Report will be given to the House on the Beveridge plan of social reform and the part bearing on old age pensions.

The Prime Minister

The Government have completed the preparation of the White Paper embodying their proposals for social insurance generally, for a system of family allowances and for replacing the existing system of workmen's compensation by a new scheme. It is their present intention to publish the White Paper in time for it to be discussed when Parliament reassembles after the Recess.

Mr. Tinker

Is there any reference in the White Paper to old age pensions, which is an important issue?

The Prime Minister

Certainly. It is a gigantic scheme.