§ 110. Mr. McAddenasked the Minister of National Insurance what is the reason for deducting the wife's allowance in respect of a husband's disability pension when that husband becomes entitled to an old age contributory pension; and in how many cases such deductions have been made since July, 1948.
§ Dr. SummerskillI would refer the hon. Member to the report of the National Insurance Advisory Committee on the National Insurance (Overlapping Benefits) Regulations, 1948, which explains the 185W reasons for the provision I think he has in mind. A copy of the report is available in the Library. I regret that the information asked for in the second part of the Question is not available.