§ Mr. Atkinsonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services, if it becomes the Government's intention to pay national insurance beneficiaries a 1974 Christmas bonus, what is the latest date by which the Government must decide 558W in order to make payment of the grant possible before the first week in December; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mrs. CastleAny such date would depend on a number of factors which are subject to change.