82. Mr. Jegerasked the Minister of National Insurance when Mr. and Mrs. Edward Preece, 8, Woodcote Road, Swaythling, Southampton, Nos. 51517604 and 20518419, may expect to receive their old age pensions due in November last.
§ Mr. J. GriffithsPension order books, together with the arrears of pension due to Mr. and Mrs. Preece, were sent to the local Area Officer of the Assistance Board on 27th June for delivery to them. Specially prolonged inquiries have been necessary in this case in order to obtain proof of Mr. Preece's age, in the absence of a birth certificate.
§ 83. Mr. Skeffingtonasked the Minister of National Insurance if he will draw the attention of all pensioners entitled to the recent increases that it is necessary for them to make individual applications, as many pensioners appear to be unaware of this procedure.
§ Mr. J. GriffithsWide publicity has been given to the fact that any pensioner who thinks he is entitled to the increased rate of pension should apply through the local area officer of the Assistance Board. All pension order books at the 10s. rate issued since the beginning of October last contain instructions about giving notice of retirement.