§ Mr. Peytonasked the Minister of National Insurance if he will now make a statement as to the progress of negotiations with the New Zealand Government for a reciprocal agreement on pensions.
§ Mr. PeakeUnder arrangements already in force, persons who are entitled to retirement pensions, widows' benefits and certain other benefits under the United Kingdom schemes of National Insurance can receive these pensions and benefits in New Zealand. There have been negotiations for a reciprocal agreement with New Zealand on retirement pensions and widows' benefits, but those negotiations were interrupted on account of a review by the New Zealand Government of their Social Security Scheme.
We understand that it is the intention of the New Zealand Government to resume negotiations as soon as circumstances permit.