§ 99. Mr. D. Jonesasked the Minister of National Insurance whether he is aware that, in cases where the improvement in the Royal Warrant has given a higher rate of pension to pensioners, the Assistance Board are deducting an equivalent amount from their supplementary payment, with the effect of leaving the pensioner no better off than previously; and if he will give instructions that such improvements in pensions shall be disregarded by the Assistance Board.
§ Mr. J. GriffithsThe treatment of disability pensions by the Assistance Board is presented by Statute. The situation referred to by my hon. Friend can only arise where a pensioner is already receiving the full advantage of the 20s. of his pension which the Board is required to disregard in assessing need.