OLD AGE PENSIONS (CLAIMS)

HC Deb 01 April 1947 vol 435 cc281-2W

93. Mr. Lipson

asked the Minister of National Insurance why a lady, of whose name he has been informed, has not yet received her old age pension for which a claim was made 5½ months ago and all necessary forms filled in; and what action

have been granted at each of the following employment exchanges in South Wales: Neath, Resolven, Pontardawe, Ystalyfera and Garnant.

Mr. Steele

The information asked for is set out in the following table. The numbers in each case show the position on 14th March. The applications received but not admitted include a considerable number still under consideration at that date.

he is taking to put an end to the unreasonable delay by his Department in dealing with old age pensions claims.

Mr. J. Griffiths

An old age pension has now been awarded in this case with effect from the end of January. As regards the last part of the Question, I would refer the hon. Member to the statement I made on this subject in reply to the hon. Members for North-East Leeds (Miss Bacon) and Altrincham and Sale (Mr. Erroll) on 11th March.