§ 17. Mr. George Thomasasked the Minister of National Insurance the number of old age pensioners in Cardiff who have sought financial help from the National Assistance Board to buy clothes during the past year; and whether she will now agree to review the rates of benefit.
§ Dr. SummerskillI regret that the specific information asked for is not available, but I understand that during the past year 1,183 pensioners and other applicants received from the Board's offices in Cardiff special grants to meet an exceptional need, which usually included clothing. As regards the last part of the Question, I would refer my hon. Friend to the statement I made in the House on 4th April.