HC Deb 16 December 1943 vol 395 c1680
39. Mr. Ness Edwards

asked the Minister of Health the reasonable rent figure for two old age pensioners in the Barnsley district; and the high and low rent rules in that district?

The Minister of Health (Mr. Willink)

Under the existing Supplementary Pensions Regulations the question whether the rent in any case is reasonable or not is determined in accordance with the rules recommended by the local advisory committee. As the rules recommended by the Barnsley Committee are of considerable length and complication they do not permit of any figures being given and I am sending a copy of them to my hon. Friend.

Mr. George Griffiths

Will the Minister send a copy to me, because this matter affects my area?

Mr. Willink

With pleasure.

Mr. Griffiths

Thank you very much.

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