§ 7. Mr. G. Thomasasked the Minister of National Insurance whether he is aware that the increase proposed in retirement pensions barely meets the increase in the cost of living during the past year; and what steps he proposes to take to protect old age pensioners from hardship when the effects of the reduced food subsidies are reflected in increased food prices.
§ Mr. PeakeI cannot add anything to what my right hon. Friend said on this subject in his Budget speech.