Posted with permission of Diane Moore. Geo. *************** Current Events ___ The Old Age Pensions Bill, which has been brought into the House of Commons, by Mr. BURT and others, is to a considerable extent upon the lines laid down at the recent con- ference of Trade Unionists and co-operators. It provides for the payment of five shillings per week to all persons over 65 years of age. Two-thirds of the amount required is to be paid out of the Consolidated Fund, and the remaining third out of the Exchequer con- tribution account of each county. It is hardly likely that the Bill will get through the House of Commons this session; but we give its princ- ipal features, because it is well to watch how wind is blowing. ***************