16. Sir I. Clark Hutchisonasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance if he will now consider making a further alteration in the earnings rule.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterI doubt whether circumstances have changed sufficiently since, following a review by the National Insurance Advisory Committee, the level was substantially raised in the summer of last year; but I will continue to watch the matter closely.
Sir I. Clark HutchisonAs this is a matter which affects a good many pensioners, will my right hon. Friend keep it under very close review?
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterYes, Sir.