§ 86. Mr. Lipsonasked the Minister of Health if he will give an assurance that no action will be taken against public assistance committees who disregard family allowances in determining scales of relief.
§ Mr. BevanI cannot prejudge a matter which would primarily be one for the consideration of the district auditor and might ultimately be the subject of a formal appeal against the district auditor's decision.
§ Mr. LipsonCan the Minister not give guidance or hope to public assistance committees who wish to disregard family allowances?
§ Mr. BevanGuidance is being sent out to all public assistance authorities, but it cannot be guidance which breaks the law.
§ Mr. LipsonWill copies of the circular which is being sent out be made available to this House?