HC Deb 12 July 1938 vol 338 cc1096-7
25. Mr. J. J. Davidson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the total number of old age pensioners receiving relief in money or kind from Glasgow public assistance committee for the years ending May, 1936, 1937 and 1938, respectively?

Mr. Colville

The number of old age pensioners receiving relief in Glasgow at 15th May, 1936, was 13,428; at 15th May, 1937, 14,054; and at 15th May, 1938, 15,246.

Mr. Davidson

In view of the continual increase year by year in the number of aged people who have to go to the local authority for assistance, will the Minister convene a conference of local authorities to discuss this question, which places such a terrible burden upon them?

Mr. Colville

The hon. Member's first question was one of fact, which I have answered. He is now raising a different question, which I am not in a position to answer.

Mr. Gallacher

Will the right hon. Gentleman consider increasing the old age pension?