§ 72. Sir W. Smithersasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he has considered information, details of which have been sent to him, concerning the 23W increasing liability of the State with regard to pensions; and what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government in this matter.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerYes. I am aware of the facts given in the articles sent to be my my hon. Friend. The Government have appointed an independent committee, under the chairmanship of Sir Thomas Phillips, to consider the economic and financial problems involved in providing for old age, and Government policy will be determined when this report is available.