§ Mr. Blackburnasked the Minister of National Insurance whether he has any statement to make as to the time when increases in the basic rate of old age pensions are likely to be announced.
§ Mr. James GriffithsThe position of old age pensioners is under consideration by His Majesty's Government in connection with the national insurance legislation already announced to the House, and a statement of the Government's policy will be made at the earliest opportunity.