§ Mr. Lytteltonasked the Minister of National Insurance if he will consider exercising his powers under Section 29 of the National Insurance Act, 1946, to make regulations permitting the payment of pensions in special compassionate cases where a person entitled is absent from Great Britain.
§ Mr. SteeleMy right hon. Friend proposes to exercise these powers in due course in relation to benefits under the National Insurance Act, 1946, but their detailed application is still under consideration. In the meanwhile pensions under the present contributory pensions scheme are payable not only in Great Britain but also in any part of His Majesty's Dominions.