HC Deb 06 February 1956 vol 548 cc1324-5
18. Mr. McLeavy

asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance whether negotiations have now been concluded with the Government of New Zealand for a reciprocal agreement upon the payment of pensions; and when a statement is likely to be made to Parliament.

22. Mr. T. Brown

asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance if he can now inform the House on the outcome of the discussions his Department has had with the Minister of Social Security of the New Zealand Government on the question of reciprocal pensions to old-age pensioners; and the details of the decisions reached.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

I would refer the hon. Members to the Answer given to my hon. Friend, the Member for Devonport (Miss Vickers) on 19th December. The text of the Agreement, which will come into effect on 1st April, 1956, has now been published as a White Paper.