HOUSEHOLD MEANS TEST. (Hansard, 20 April 1939)

§ 15. Mr. T. Smith
asked the Minister of Labour whether the Unemployment Assistance Board contemplate modifying the household means test in the near future?

§ Mr. E. Brown
No, Sir.

§ Mr. Smith
Is the Minister aware that there is a tremendous amount of hardship in some of these homes where there has been long-term unemployment and where there is a son working, and will he advise the Board to modify their regulations?

§ Mr. Brown
I was asked a specific question and I have answered it. Perhaps the hon. Member will wait until I have received the report of the Board.

§ Mr. T. Williams
Does not the right hon. Gentleman think that his reply is the best advertisement against any form of National Service?

§ Mr. Brown
No, I should not say that at all.

§ Mr. Mander
Could the right hon. Gentleman say what would be the cost of abolishing the household means test?

§ Mr. Brown
Not without notice.