HC Deb 25 October 1954 vol 531 cc213-4W
52. Mr. E. L. Mallalieu

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, when the talks in London are to take place between Her Majesty's Government and the High Authority of the European Coal and Steel Community; and if he is aware of the desire in Great Britain for the closest possible relations with the Community.

Mr. Turton

I hope that a date for the visit of representatives of the High Authority will be announced very shortly.

The answer to the second part of the Question is, "Yes."

made in respect of old-age pensioners and make sure that one week's work should not result in the loss of two weeks' pension as was the case with the old-age pensioners who were employed on the traffic census from 16th August to 27th August, 1954; and if he will make the change retrospective.

Mr. Peake

No. To change the period for the calculation of earnings to meet the point raised by the hon. Member would, in the majority of cases, be to the pensioner's disadvantage. It would also complicate the rules which, in the general interest, should be kept as simple as possible.