OLD-AGE PENSIONS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 23273, 16 February 1939, Page 17

OLD-AGE PENSIONS

Sir, —I would like to thank your correspondent "John Brown" for drawing attention to the humiliating routine many of those who are compelled to receive the old-age pension are subjected to. Many of th?se pensioners ark aged and infirm, and are compelled sometimes for hours to stand in a lone queue awaiting their turn. I know that forms are provided for seating accommodation, hut if these aged and infirm people take advantage of the seats provided for them they lose their places in the queue, which means a longer wait. 1 think the suggestion of your correspondent is an admirable one, and one that would remove the sense of humiliation and of weariness while waiting to receive their pensions.' 1 do trust that the attention of the Minister of Pensions will be drawn to this matter and thus make it easier for those in the sunset of life to be spared the necessity of having to line up, with all th« 3 attendant humiliation. If the Labour Government is sincere in its desire to contribute to the happiness and comfort of the aged, here is a splendid opportunity of showing its practical sympathy, which Trill ba deeply appreciated by thousands,. Old-Age Pkmsicwkr.