§ 44. Mr. MANDERasked the Minister of Labour in how many cases applicants for re-examination in connection with the means test have resulted in increased allowances, in no change, and in reduced allowances?
§ Sir H. BETTERTONI regret that there are no statistics on this point.
§ Mr. MANDERWould it be possible to give it for some limited areas, say, for Wolverhampton and neighbouring places?
§ Sir H. BETTERTONI doubt very much whether I can, but I will consider a limited question of that kind.
§ Mr. RHYS DAVIESAt the same time will the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind the county of Lancashire?
§ Sir H. BETTERTONThat raises the point that was in my mind. It might well be that it would be impossible to give them for the whole country without an expenditure of time which would not be justified.