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1909. NEW ZEALAND.

OLD-AGE PENSIONS BILL (TABLE OF EXAMPLES SHOWING THE INCREASES PROPOSED UNDER).

Laid upon the Table by the Hon. the Prime Minister, ivith the Leave of the House.

Table of Examples showing the Increases proposed under the Old-age Pensions Bill.

* The present pensions here quoted are the maximum payable under the existing Act. There are, however, circumstances (namely, when income is earned from the home) when the amount payable under the existing Act is considerably less tlian that quoted.

Approximate Cost of Papi r. —Preparation not given; printing (1,500 copies, £1 2s. 6d.!

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