HC Deb 31 October 1955 vol 545 c71W
103. Mr. Hamilton

asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance if he is aware that National Assistance cannot be paid to handicapped children between the ages of 15 and 16 years; and whether, in view of the hardship caused, he will introduce legislation to amend the relevant provision of the 1948 Act.

Mr. Marples

Provision for these children's needs is already included by the National Assistance Board in any assistance allowance for which their parents may be eligible, and I see no necessity to amend the Act.