HC Deb 01 February 1939 vol 343 c205
35. Mr. R. Gibson

(for Mr. Kelly) asked the Minister of Health the number of men and women in Lancashire on old age pension who are forced to public assistance to supplement their pension?

Mr. Bernays

On 1st January, 1939, the latest date for which particulars are available, there were 11,000 old age pensioners in the Administrative County of Lancaster who were in receipt of poor relief.

Mr. Gallacher

Will the Minister recommend to the Chancellor an increase in old age pensions?