§ Mr. Lewisasked the Minister of National Insurance if he will make an itemised statement on the average percentage increase in pensions and allowances administered by his Department since 1st April, 1946.
§ Mr. TurtonThe pensions and allowances payable under the schemes in operation on 1st April, 1946, were so different from those now provided under the Family Allowances and National Insurance Acts that it is impossible to make the comparison and calculation suggested by the hon. Member.