§ Q6. Dame Irene Wardasked the Prime Minister if he will give his decisions on the requests made to him during his talks on Monday, 29th July, relating to certain problems of pensions and allowances.
§ The Prime MinisterI am considering the representations to which my hon. Friend refers together with other related matters and I will arrange for a statement to be made as soon as possible.
§ Dame Irene WardWhile thanking my right hon. Friend for that reply, which I interpret on the basis of being very reasonable, may I ask him how long he thinks it will be before a favourable statement will be made, because it will be very welcome when it is made?
§ The Prime MinisterWe have to consider these things rather carefully, but I hope to be able to make a statement within two months.