HC Deb 08 February 1954 vol 523 cc85-6W
10. Mr. Bartley

asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance if he will consult with the National Assistance Board with a view to the amendment of the regulations so as to provide that any increase of retirement pension earned under Section 4 (3) of the National Insurance Act, 1951, shall be disregarded for the purpose of the Board determining an application for assistance.

Mr. Peake

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Members for Ince (Mr. T. Brown) and Bedwellty (Mr. Finch) on 14th December, 1953.