§ 44. Mr. Robert Gibsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many old age pensioners in Greenock there were at the last convenient date; how many of these were in receipt of public assistance; how much money was paid by way of public assistance to old age pensioners in Greenock during each of the last three years and how much by way of old age pensions during these years, respectively; and what was the estimated expense to public funds for administrational work connected with the payment of the said public assistance?
§ The Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr. Colville)The number of old age pensioners in Greenock in receipt of public assistance on 15th May, 1938, was 760. I regret that the information asked for in the other parts of the question is not available.
§ Mr. GibsonWill the right hon. Gentleman give consideration to the question whether there ought not to be an increase in the amount of the old age pension?
§ Mr. ColvilleThat is a different question.