§ Mr. R. Gibsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has considered the resolution passed at the meeting of the Womens' Pension League, Glasgow, and West of Scotland, regarding new pensions arrangements for spinsters, new contribution rates, and the position of spinsters who have fallen out of insurance, a copy of which was communicated to him by the hon. Member for Greenock; and whether he has any statement to make on the subject?
§ Mr. ColvilleI have considered the resolution in question and would refer the hon. and learned Member to the Old Age and Widows Pension Bill which is at present before the House. The Bill embodies the policy of the Government in regard to the payment of pensions to insured women.