THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT
«»+*—- AUsfItALIAN AND N.Z. CARLE ASSOCIATION. OLD AGE PENSIONS. BRITISH LABOUR MOTION. LONDON, Feb 21. In the House of Commons. Mr Maxton (Labour) moved a resolution in favour of entitling every person to receive the old age pension at the age of seventy, regardless of the means of the recipients. He said people should not be penalised for their thrift. Mr -Austin Hopkinson derided the motion, and asked where the money was coming from, adding that the old age pensions were outdoor' relief under another name, and would make paupers of everyone. There were angry cries by the Labourites at this. Mr Kirkwood and others shouting: “Hopkinson is using a word which is an insult to our class!” Mr Lawson exclaimed excitedly: “My father is drawing the old age pension. He is as good as you!” The Speaker called Mr Hopkinson to order, observing that “Mr Hopkinson appeared to be merely appealing for discord,” and lie must not make sar-
rustic charges. The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Air Baldwin) opposed the metion. on financial grounds. Tln> resolution was defeated by only 22 -2:10 votes to 208.
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Hokitika Guardian, 23 February 1923, Page 2
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