HC Deb 17 November 1952 vol 507 c1372
1. Mr. Morley

asked the Minister of National Insurance if he will introduce legislation to enable a fund to be established to assist old-age pensioners in the purchase of coal during the winter months.

The Minister of National Insurance (Mr. Osbert Peake)

No, Sir.

Mr. Morley

Is the Minister aware of the very high price of coal in the South of England, and can he devise some means of helping old age pensioners to purchase enough coal for their needs in winter time?

Mr. Peake

Clearly, the establishment of a fund on the lines which the hon. Member suggests would be merely duplicating the work of the National Assistance Board.