§ 55. Mr. Iremongerasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that certain classes of pensioners are aggrieved at being excluded from the benefit of tobacco duty relief; and whether he will consider replacing this anomalous benefit by one which can be applied to all alike.
§ Mr. H. BrookeMy right hon. Friend understands the feelings of pensioners who are not eligible for this relief. But the difficulties of extending it to apply to all pensioners have been examined by successive Governments and, as explained on many previous occasions to the House, have been found to be insuperable.