§ Mr. Lipsonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will give a war bonus of 2s. 6d. a week to all old age pensioners who have been refused a supplementary pension to enable them to meet the increased cost of living?
§ Captain CrookshankNo, Sir. My right hon. Friend does not see his way to adopt this suggestion. As the hon. Member is aware, any old age pensioner whose resources are unequal to his needs is entitled to apply for a supplementary pension, and the regulations under which the need of old age pensioners is determined and assessed make due allowances for the increased cost of living.