HC Deb 20 July 1954 vol 530 c109W
104. Mr. G. Thomas

asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance whether he has yet decided to give emergency assistance to old-age pensioners to enable them to await the report of the Government actuaries now considering the whole National Insurance scheme.

Mr. Turton

The National Assistance Board are ready to consider the applications of any pensioners in need at the present time.