§ 67. Mr. Thorneasked the Minister of Health how many public assistance committees have decided to increase the relief scales because the cost of living has risen, and by what percentage?
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Health (Mr. Bernays)Public assistance authorities are not required to report to my right hon. Friend any scales they may adopt as standards to guide them in the administration of relief, but he is aware of six public assistance authorities who have recently decided to increase their guiding scale. The increases vary from 5 to 15 per cent.
§ Mr. ThorneWill the hon. Gentleman refer that question to the Prime Minister and the Chancellor of the Exchequer?