PENSIONERS OR PAUPERS
SCENE IN HOUSE OF COMMONS. LONDON. 21st February. In the House of Commons, Mr. J. Maxton (Labour) moved a resolution in favour of entitling every person to receive the old-age pension at seventy regardless of means. The recipients should not be nenalissd for thrift, he 6aid. . Mr. Austin Hopkinson (Independent) derided the motion, and asked where the money was coming from, adding that oldage pensions were outdoor relief under another name., and would make paupers of everyone. There were angry cjies by the Labourites, Mr. Kirkland (Labour) and others shouting, "Mr. Hopkinson is using a word which is an insult to our class." Mr. Lawson (Labour) exclaimed excitedly, "My father is drawing the old-age pension. He is as sood as you." The Speaker called Mr. Hopkinson to order, observing that Mr. Hopkinson appeared- to be merely appealing for discord, and must not make sarcastic charges. The Chancellor of the Exchequer opposed the motion on financial grounds. The resolution was defeated by 250 votes to 208.
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Evening Post, Volume CV, Issue 46, 23 February 1923, Page 7
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168PENSIONERS OR PAUPERS Evening Post, Volume CV, Issue 46, 23 February 1923, Page 7
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