HC Deb 27 June 1955 vol 543 cc5-6
5. Mr. Simmons

asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance if he will reappoint his Central Advisory Committee on War Pensioners' Problems.

Mr. Peake

The Central Advisory Committee is still in existence, and I look forward to its continued assistance. Following the General Election, there will need to be one or two changes in that part of its membership drawn from this House.

Mr. Simmons

Will the Minister arrange that there shall be representatives of the Scottish Office and of the Ministry of Health on the Committee in order that the whole of the problems of the disabled ex-Service men can be considered, as responsibility is divided between those Ministries?

Mr. Peake

I think the hon. Gentleman is aware that the composition of the Committee is fixed by statute and that legislation would be required to effect any alteration. I will, however, look at the suggestion he has made.

Mr. Simmons

Can the right hon. Gentleman suggest to the Minister of Health that he also should have an advisory committee to deal with ex-Service men's problems, as his own Ministry now has?

Mr. Peake

Perhaps the hon. Gentleman would put that question down to the Minister of Health.