Oral Answers to Questions — Spinsters' Pensions.

– in the House of Commons at on 14 March 1938.

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Photo of Mr William Leach Mr William Leach , Bradford Central

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is now in a position to say what is to be the composition of the committee to be set up to consider the question of spinsters' pensions and when it is to be appointed?

Photo of Mr John Colville Mr John Colville , Midlothian and Peeblesshire Northern

My right hon. Friend is not yet in a position to make any announcement on this subject.

Photo of Mr William Leach Mr William Leach , Bradford Central

If I put down a question a week hence, will it be possible to get an answer?

Photo of Mr John Colville Mr John Colville , Midlothian and Peeblesshire Northern

I could not be certain. The work is proceeding, but if the hon. Member desires I can let him know when he might put down a further question.