Questions to Ministers

– in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 24 Chwefror 1947.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

The following Question stood upon the Order Paper:

Photo of Mr Tom Driberg Mr Tom Driberg , Maldon

to ask the Minister of National Insurance if he will expedite the issue of the increased retirement pension to Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Linnett, St. Peter'sad-Murum, Bradwell-juxta-Mare, near Southminster, Essex, pension books 23484991 and 14427993, respectively, on whose behalf repeated applications have been made in vain to Blackpool, and the former of whom completed the form certifying retirement some five months ago.

Photo of Mr Tom Driberg Mr Tom Driberg , Maldon

On a point of Order. In order not to delay the House, I will accept a written answer to my Question. I hope it will he satisfactory

Order Paper

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Minister

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