HC Deb 05 June 1917 vol 94 c33W
Mr. ACLAND ALLEN

asked the Prime Minister whether he has received a letter from the Statutory War Pensions Committee expressing the opinion that their powers under the Act of 1915 should now be transferred to the Pensions Minister; if so, whether he proposes to publish the letter at an early date; and whether the Government will shortly introduce legislation to carry out the suggestion of the Statutory Committee?

Mr. BARNES

The letter to which the hon. Member refers has been published in the Press. The question whether legislation should be introduced is now under the consideration of the Government.