§ 56. Mr. Edward Daviesasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer when it is proposed to review the pensions paid to retired people, ex-Service men and other groups in receipt of small incomes; and when he expects to be in a position to make a statement.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterA review is now taking place. I do not know how soon it will be possible to make a statement.
§ 72. Mr. Chetwyndasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what compensatory payments he is making to pensioners and others in need, to counterbalance the effect of the rising cost of living upon their fixed incomes.
§ Mr. Boyd CarpenterI would ask the hon. Member to await the outcome of the Government's review of pensions.