§ Mr. Wheatleyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will state the reason why his Department refused the request of the Scottish Old Age Pensioners Association to meet a delegation from that body to discuss the question of an increase in the retirement pension.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerNo request to meet a deputation from the Scottish Old Age Pensioners Association has been received by my Department. As the question of an increase in the 'retirement pension is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Minister of National Insurance any such request should be referred to him.