§ 51. Brigadier Clarkeasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance for what reasons other than administrative difficulties the rise in retirement pensions cannot be paid before March.
§ Miss HerbisonI would refer the hon. and gallant Member to the full explanations which I gave to the House during the proceedings on the National Insurance Bill. These are to be found in the OFFICIAL REPORT for 25th November (Cols. 1299 to 1300) and the OFFICIAL REPORT for 4th December (Cols. 912 to 915).