HC Deb 14 March 1939 vol 345 c224
79. Mr. Kirby

asked the Minister of Health the number of persons in receipt of old age and widow's pensions, respectively, in the city of Liverpool, who seek public assistance in order to augment their pension incomes?

Mr. Bernays

On 1st January, 1939, the latest date for which figures are available, there were 7,830 old age pensioners and 2,662 widow pensioners in the city of Liverpool in receipt of poor relief.

Mr. Kirby

Does not the hon. Gentleman think that it is scandalous that old age pensioners and widows should have to receive public assistance; and may I ask when we may expect from the Government some sympathetic consideration in respect of old age and widows' pensions?

Mr. Bernays

I cannot add to the answer which I have already given.