HC Deb 26 January 1953 vol 510 c671
66. Mr. Lewis

asked the Minister of National Insurance the percentage increase in the price of social security stamps during the year ended December, 1952.

Mr. Turton

During 1952, the price of stamps for the main rates of contribution was increased by amounts which varied between 10 per cent. and 14 per cent.

Mr. Lewis

Is the Minister aware that the catering trade recently sent out a list of 50 articles which had gone up in price over the last year from 6 per cent. to 90 per cent.? As the hon. Gentleman has stated that the price of social security stamps has risen by only 6 per cent., can we take it that he will correct the percentages issued and ask the catering employers to send out a new list with the extra percentages correctly added?

Mr. Turton

I have given the House the correct percentages. The benefits, of course, have gone up by 25 per cent. in some cases.

Mr. Speaker

Mr. George Brown.

Mr. Follick

On a point of order. As my right hon. Friend the Member for Belper (Mr. G. Brown) is not here, Sir, and as Question No. 68 affects both our divisions, could the Minister make a statement after Questions?

Mr. Speaker

I have not had notice of that.