HC Deb 08 March 1951 vol 485 c94W
117. Sir J. Mellor

asked the Minister of National Insurance why, during the last quarter of 1950, the National Assistance Board increased their staff.

Mr. B. Taylor

The increased staff was required to enable the Board to deal with the larger numbers of applicants for assistance and to carry out additional duties, including those placed on them by the Legal Aid and Advice Acts.