asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that many old age pensioners are concerned because the forms of application for a supplemental pension are not yet available at post offices; and will he state when these forms will be obtainable?

As I have indicated in reply to previous Questions, forms of application and explanatory leaflets, will be available in good time before supplementary pensions first become payable. As I explained to the House while the Bill for the recent Act was under discussion, August next is the earliest possible date at which supplementary pensions can come into effect.

asked the Minister of Health whether he will inquire into the circumstances attending the fact that three months ago Mrs. Sarah J. Lennox, 36, Cullum Street, Stratford, E., applied for a pension and, although her application has been acknowledged and numbered405/1528, no decision has yet been given; and will he expedite matters?

Yes, Sir. I am making immediate inquiries and I will communicate with the hon. Member as soon as they have been completed.

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that forms on which application can be made for a supplementary old age pension are not yet available at many post offices; and whether he will see that they are supplied and that an explanatory leaflet be issued explaining clearly the rights of people under the 1940 Pensions Act?

I would refer the hon. Member to the answer which is being given to-day to the hon. Member for Cheltenham (Mr. Lipson).