§ 16. Mr. Millanasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance what representations he has had from Glasgow Corporation about the delay in the payment of increased old-age pensions; and what has been his reply.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterThe Corporation of Glasgow wrote to me on this subject on 16th February a letter containing an allegation to this effect. They have been informed that I have noted their views.
§ Mr. MillanIs the Minister aware that many of us are still getting a considerable number of representations about this matter? Is he aware of the intense feeling among old-age pensioners about the meanness of the Government in delaying these increases till the end of the winter?
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterOn the contrary, I think that the great majority of retirement pensioners recognise that this is a big step forward and an increase in real standards.