HC Deb 22 March 1965 vol 709 c4W
Mr. Hawkins

asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance whether she will grant an addition to retirement pensions to all ex-Servicemen at the age of 65.

Miss Herbison

No. The National Insurance retirement pension is paid in return for contributions, and it would not be appropriate to vary the amount of pension in the way the hon. Gentleman suggests for a particular group of contributors.

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