Orders of the Day — National Insurance Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 13 November 1957.

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Photo of Mr Denzil Freeth Mr Denzil Freeth , Basingstoke 12:00, 13 November 1957

I agree with all that the hon. Member says about people's feelings, their pride and so on. Would he not agree that although such pride is praiseworthy it is extremely misguided? Since 1946 we have tried to embody National Assistance as part of our social services.