HC Deb 11 February 1970 vol 795 cc1254-5
42. Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

asked the Lord President of the Council which Private Members' Bills will be assisted this Session by the provision of Government time.

Mr. Peart

I will keep the House informed if and when there is anything to report on this.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

As the right hon. Gentleman is understood to be well intentioned towards the Bill for preventing cruelty to hares, will he give a undertaking that he will give at least equal priority to the Bill which seeks to make provision for very old people to be given a pension?

Mr. Peart

I must not allow my prejudices to cloud my judgment of what is best for the House. I said that I would keep the House informed, and I will let the House know when there is anything to report.