OLD AGE PENSIONS.

HC Deb 22 August 1940 vol 364 cc1506-7W

Sir W. Jenkins

asked the Minister of Health what number of applications for supplementary grants to old age pensioners for the county of Glamorgan had been made; what number granted; what number refused; what is the average grant made by way of allowance; and the lowest grant and the highest grant made?

Mr. M. MacDonald

The Assistance Board are not in possession of precise information, but it is estimated that up to the 9th August about 45,200 applications had been received and dealt with at the Assistance Board's offices situated in the county of Glamorgan and that of these applications 34,400 had been granted. The average weekly grant in cases arising in Wales is approximately 9s., the lowest amount being 1s. and the highest being about £2. There is no reason to believe that the figures for Glamorgan would be materially different.

Mr. Rhys Davies

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that Mr. Nathan Partington, unmarried, 71 years of age, 2, Caldwell's Yard, Blackrod, Chorley, Lancashire, in receipt of an income of 10s. per week old age pension, has made application for a supplementary pension and was given a nil determination; that he appealed against that decision with the same result, because he is living with his married niece whose husband and herself are working; and whether he will consider this case with a view to a revision of the regulations?

Mr. MacDonald

I am having inquiry made and will write to the hon. Member.

Mr. Lipson

asked the Minister of Health how many applications for supplementary old age pensions have been received from the Cheltenham area; how many have bene approved; and what is the average amount granted?

Mr. MacDonald

Inquiries are being made and I will communicate with the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mr. Mander

asked the Minister of Health the number of persons who have applied for supplementary old age pensions in Wolverhampton, Willenhall and Wednesfield; the number to whom pensions have been granted; and the number refused?

Mr. MacDonald

I am having inquiry made and will communicate with the hon. Member as soon as possible.