§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance what complaints he has received from the British Legion in Scotland about the restrictions on war pensioners' earning powers; what these restrictions are; and if he will now take steps to ensure that these restrictions are relaxed.
§ Mr. PeakeI assume that the hon. Member has in mind the unemployability supplement which can be paid to a pensioner with earnings provided they do not average more than £52 a year. I am aware that this figure has been questioned, but I do not think it would be right to pay an allowance for unemployability in cases where there are appreciable earnings.