§ Mr. Gallacherasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has considered a resolution passed by the Fife Area Council of the Scottish Old Age Pensioners' Association, and sent to him by the hon. Member for West Fife, demanding the abolition of the means test and a better system of pensions administration; and what steps does he propose to take?
Mr. JohnstonI have seen a copy of this resolution. As the hon. Member is aware, a Committee appointed by my right hon. Friend the Minister without Portfolio is undertaking a survey of the whole field of social insurance and allied services. In the meantime I am always willing to inquire into any specific case of complaint.