§ Mr. E. J. WILLIAMSasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is prepared to consider relief for the Special Areas, including Glamorgan, by 390W making public assistance administration a national responsibility?
§ Mr. W. S. MORRISONNo, Sir. The cost of administration of public assistance to the able-bodied is already borne almost entirely by the Exchequer, and my right hon. Friend does not consider that any public interest would be served by transferring the care of the sick and infirm from local to national bodies.