Former MP for Manchester, Withington
Does this mean that the station at Holme Moss will not be open at the end of 1951?
asked the Minister of National Insurance how many non-contributory old age pensioners are receiving additional financial help from the Public Assistance Board in the Manchester City area.
In view of the fact that there are a considerable number of old age pensioners on the contributory list who are compelled at present to go to public assistance, would the right hon. Gentleman consider some means of increasing the basic pension so that they will not be forced to do so?
Do we understand the Minister to say that there has not been a sufficient rise in the cost of living to ensure a rise in the corresponding rates of assistance?
Is it not necessary for these students to have their cards stamped?
Will the Parliamentary Secretary take note that the most prudent action he can take is to persuade British shipyards to lower their costs, so that they can compete with foreign shipyards whose prices are cheaper?
Was any apology made by the Russian authorities to the British authorities in Berlin? If not, what is the hon. Gentleman going to do about it?
asked the Minister of Food how many prosecutions were undertaken by his Department in respect of the manufacture or sale of foodstuffs during the year ended 31st October, 1949.
