Mr. Bennettasked the Minister of National Insurance if she will consider introducing a cost-of-living bonus to the present scale of old age pensions, and so help to overcome the present financial difficulties of pensioners.
Mr. B. TaylorIt would be impracticable to introduce a cost-of-living bonus into a contributory insurance scheme. Any pensioner who finds his basic pension inadequate for his needs can apply for28W supplementation to the National Assistance Board, whose scales, as the hon. Member is aware, are now being increased.