HC Deb 10 July 1952 vol 503 c114W
87. Mr. Vaughan-Morgan

asked the Minister of Health if he can now state the result of his review of the amount which a local authority, in assessing the ability to pay of a resident in accommodation provided under Part III of the National Assistance Act, 1948, must assume that he will need for his personal requirements.

Mr. Iain Macleod

Yes. I am making an amending regulation increasing the amount of the pocket money of these residents from 5s. to 6s. 6d. a week. The regulation will come into operation on 29th September, the date on which increased retirement pensions become payable.