§ Sir W. Jenkinsasked the Minister of Health whether he will consider granting a cost-of-living bonus to old age pensioners, similar to that paid to local government employees and Civil servants?
§ Mr. E. BrownIt has been the policy of the Government to meet the needs of old age pensioners by the provision of supplementary pensions. An old age pensioner who is in need of additional assistance is eligible to apply to the Assistance Board for such a pension.