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Oral Answers to Questions — Old Age Pensioners (Public Assistance).

– in the House of Commons at on 29 June 1939.

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Photo of Sir Frederick Messer Sir Frederick Messer , Tottenham South

asked the Minister of Health how many non-contributory old age pensioners were; drawing public assistance from the Middlesex County Council at the last available date.

Photo of Mr Walter Elliot Mr Walter Elliot , Glasgow Kelvingrove

I regret that the information desired by the hon. Member is not available.

Photo of Mr William Gallacher Mr William Gallacher , Fife Western

Is it not the case that a lot of old age pensioners have to seek public assistance?

Mr. Jenkins:

Cannot information be obtained, because only recently such information was supplied by this body to the County Councils Association?

Photo of Mr Walter Elliot Mr Walter Elliot , Glasgow Kelvingrove

It is not a matter for me.