§ Mr. GAVAN DUFFYasked the Minister of Health if he is aware that Mr. J. G. Mackreth, of 8, The Close, Bransty, Whitehaven, is over 70 years of age; that his Old Age Pension was sanctioned after inquiry by the local pensions sub-committee; that Mackreth is in receipt of Poor Law out-door relief; and that his Old Age Pension has been, and is being, held up; and will he give the reasons why this is being done?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSAn appeal has been made to me by the pension officer against the decision of the local pension committee allowing a pension of 10s. on the ground that the claimant's means exceed the statutory limit. The appeal is being investigated, and it is hoped that a decision will be given in the course of a few days.