2. Mr. Slaterasked the Minister of National Insurance if the inquiry that was to be made through his local offices regarding the reasons which lead people to retire or to continue at work, after reaching minimum pension age, has commenced; and when he expects to report on the matter.
§ Mr. PeakeA small scale trial inquiry has been completed, and the inquiry proper, covering all parts of the country, will take place during September. I am unable at this date to say when the results will be available.