§ Mr. Blenkinsopasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance the estimated saving to the Exchequer in the form of payments to the National Insurance Fund since July, 1948, as a result of the postponement of retirement among men and women reaching the age limits.
§ Mr. MarplesNone; the condition of the Fund has been such that even if there had been no postponement, no further payment by the Exchequer would have been required.