§ Dr. A. Thompsonasked the Prime Minister whether he has studied a letter from the Scottish Old Age Pensioners' Association, forwarded to him by the hon. Member for Dunfermline Burghs, requesting his views on the question of increased retirement pensions; and whether he will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterI have sent the letter to which the hon. Member refers to my right hon. Friend the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance and asked him to reply to the hon. Member on my behalf.