§ Mr. E. J. Williamsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has considered communications submitted by local authorities expressing the need for amendment of the National Health Insurance Acts in respect of old age pensions to alleviate the hardship of aged persons; and what steps he proposes to take in the matter?
§ Sir J. SimonI am aware that such communications have been submitted, but I am afraid the Government cannot see their way to introduce legislation for the purpose suggested.