§ Mr. A. Lewisasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance what would be the estimated annual cost to his Department in raising all welfare payments by 5s. per week; and whether he will do this before the end of the current financial year.
§ Mr. WoodAbout £160 million by way of war pensions, national insurance benefits and family allowances, if beneficiaries obtained such an increase under each scheme. I have nothing further to add to answers I have given to Questions today.