§ 21. Mr. J. L. Williamsasked the Minister of Pensions whether he proposes to alter the practice of making a deduction from treatment allowances in respect of sick pay or wages received during a course of treatment.
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Pensions (Mr. Blenkinsop)Yes, Sir, I am very glad to say that, as from the first pay day in April, the allowances at the 100 per cent. pension rate, which are payable during a course of approved treatment which prevents a pensioner from working, will be paid without any deduction on account of sick pay or wages.
§ Mr. WilliamsIs my hon. Friend aware that this concession will be received with much appreciation in a substantial number of homes in the country.