HC Deb 19 November 1918 vol 110 cc3348-9W
Mr. BYRNE

asked the Prime Minister if he is aware that on the 13th instant upwards of 100 old age pensioners visited the House of Commons to interview hon. Members on the necessity of securing an increase in their pension; and whether during the next month he will consider the desirability of making an allowance to pensioners that will enable them to live in decent surroundings with sufficient food?

Mr. BALDWIN

I was not previously aware of the fact stated by the hon. Member. As has been stated on several occasions recently, His Majesty's Government are not prepared to increase the present scale of additional allowances to old age pensioners.