HC Deb 22 February 1972 vol 831 c249W
48. Mr. Meacher

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will improve unemployment insurance benefits and ease benefit disqualifications on the unemployed while unemployment remains at present levels.

Mr. Dean

We have already postponed the six-day suspension rule because of the level of unemployment, and we see no need for other changes at present. Pension and related benefit rates will be reviewed in October and annually thereafter.