HC Deb 19 March 1951 vol 485 cc2076-7
8. Mr. Butcher

asked the Minister of National Insurance whether, in order to maintain as many persons over 65 years of age in employment as possible, she proposes to make any alteration in the operation of the earnings rule.

4. Colonel J. R. H. Hutchison

asked the Minister of National Insurance whether, in view of the manpower shortage, she will now make it more attractive to allow old age pensioners to earn more than at present before suffering a deduction in current pension.

Dr. Summerskill

I would refer the hon. Members to my reply to the hon. Members for Stafford and Stone (Mr. H. Fraser) and Sutton and Cheam (Mr. S. Marshall) on Monday last.