HC Deb 08 October 1946 vol 427 cc33-4
66. Mr. W. J. Brown

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he anticipates being able to introduce the proposed new Pensions (Increase) Bill in respect of retired State servants.

Mr. Glenvil Hall

The position remains as stated by my right hon. Friend in his answer to the hon. Member's Question on 20th June last.

Mr. Brown

Does not the Financial Secretary recollect that what was then said on behalf of the Government was that it was hoped to introduce the Bill some time during the Session? I am now asking about what time in the Session—before Christmas, after Christmas, or when?

Mr. Glenvil Hall

My right hon Friend's exact words were: I hope early next Session."—[OFFICIAL REPORT, 20th June, 1946; Vol. 424, c. 388.] The next Session has not yet come.