§ 9. Mr. Gowerasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans he has for extending the categories of those entitled to early payment of post-war credits.
§ Mr. CallaghanNone at present.
§ Mr. GowerWhile recognising that both sides of the House must feel a bit uneasy that thousands of people have been holding these bits of paper for nearly a quarter of a century, may I ask whether the right hon. Gentleman cannot consider enlarging slightly the existing categories to give hope to more people?
§ Mr. CallaghanThe hon. Member presses me in other connections to keep down expenditure. Now he is asking me if I cannot increase it. The answer is that I cannot do both at the same time.
§ 10. Mr. Gowerasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will take steps to enable all widows aged 40 years or more to receive repayment of their post-war credits.
§ Mr. CallaghanWidows, irrespective of their age, are entitled to repayment of post-war credits which they hold in their own right.