asked the Prime Minister when it is proposed to introduce the Pre-War Pensioners Bill?

I regret that it will not be possible to take the Financial Resolution required for this Bill next week; but it will, I hope, be possible to do so in the week following.

Will the right hon. Gentleman consider making the provisions of this Bill retrospective in view of the very considerable delay which has already taken place?

That is rather a big point, but it will be considered.