§ Mr. Alfred MorrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what replies the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, the Viscount Astor, has received from members of the Central Advisory Committee on War Pensions to his letter of 15 March about tobacco and alcohol-related claims for war pensions and war widows' pensions; how many members of the committee had previously indicated, when they were consulted, their approval of his Department's proposals to amend the Service Pension Order; and what further action he will be taking.
§ Mr. HagueOne member of the central advisory committee has written in response to the letter of 15 March.
Eight members expressed approval of the proposals set out in the consultation letter of 4 January, three with reservations on points of detail.
In accordance with normal procedures for amendments to the Service Pension Order, the changes were made by Order in Council. That order was laid before the House on 25 March and came into force on 28 March.