§ 66. Mr. W. J. Brownasked 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 HallThe position remains as stated by my right hon. Friend in his answer to the hon. Member's Question on 20th June last.
§ Mr. BrownDoes not the Financial Secretary recollect that what was then said on 34 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 HallMy 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.