§ 78. Mr. LEACHasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the total amount which the social legislation of the present Government, in the three items of old age pensions, insurance, and Labour Exchanges, is costing the country?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEThe total amount which Parliament is invited to Vote in 1913–14 for old age pensions, insurance, and Labour Exchanges is £21,239,847.
§ Sir J. D. REESWhat is the cost to the country in the higher cost of living?