Oral Answers to Questions — Old Age Pensions.

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at on 8 July 1942.

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Photo of Dame Florence Horsbrugh Dame Florence Horsbrugh , Dundee

A few such representations have been received, but they do not involve any complaints of substance regarding the manner in which the Assistance Board's investigations are carried out. They appear to be based on a misunderstanding of the purpose of the investigations, as explained to my hon. Friend the Member for Abertillery (Mr. Daggar) on 2nd July. With regard to the second part of the Question, I would remind by hon. Friend that the scale rates laid down in the Supplementary Pensions Regulations are intended in ordinary circumstances to provide for all the pensioner's needs, other than medical needs, including the replacement of clothing. My hon. Friend will not expect me to anticipate the result of the examination of the present position as now accentuated by wartime conditions which has been undertaken by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer.