§ Mr. Prescottasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if it is the policy of His Majesty's Government to abolish the means test in respect of all State pensions
§ Mr. DaltonUnder the legislation which Parliament has approved, the number of people affected by a means test has been greatly reduced. It is not practicable to dispense altogether with such a test, for those who do not qualify by contributions or have needs beyond those provided for in the contributory scheme.