§ 70. Mr. Lewisasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance whether, to assist those in receipt of pensions and allowances to meet the increasing cost of living, he will introduce the necessary regulations to ensure that all pensions and allowances will automatically rise in accordance with the cost of living.
§ Mr. PeakeNo. This has never been regarded as practicable. Moreover, the cost of living has been practically stationary since pensions and other benefits were increased last year.