Oral Answers to Questions — Old Age Pensions – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 11 March 1947.
Mr Robert Young
, Newton
12:00,
11 March 1947
asked the Minister of National Insurance why Mr. and Mrs. Myles, 28, Huntley Street, Sankey, Warrington, aged 68 and 66 years, respectively, are still receiving a pension of 10s. per week; and whether he will expedite inquiries as the aforesaid pensions are their only source of income.
Mr James Griffiths
, Llanelly
I am glad to inform my hon. Friend that pension books at the increased rates were handed to Mr. and Mrs. Myles on 10th March.
Mr Robert Young
, Newton
Will my right hon. Friend ask the people concerned to hurry up in dealing with some of these cases?
Mr James Griffiths
, Llanelly
I am continually pressing for that to be done, but I have an announcement to make about new arrangements in a moment.
Wing Commander Ernest Millington
, Chelmsford
Is my right hon. Friend aware that such cases are still being brought to the notice of hon. Members in all constituencies, and that something really ought to be done to expedite the procedure in this matter?
Mr James Griffiths
, Llanelly
I am very conscious of that, but perhaps my hon. and gallant Friend will wait until I have made my statement later.
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