§ 65. Captain Crowderasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether it is his intention to amend the Pensions (Increase) Act, having regard to the hardships caused to State pensioners, living on small fixed incomes, by the rise in prices since April, 1947.
§ Mr. Glenvil HallSubstantial increases in the rates of pension were given only102W last year by the Pensions (Increase) Act, 1947. My right hon. Friend can hold out no hope of further increases.