§ 6. Mr. Shepherdasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance the highest capital sum that a person may possess whilst still qualifying for National Assistance.
§ Mr. Peake£775, that is to say, £375 "war savings" and £400 other capital; but if the applicant is married his wife may also have up to £375 of "war savings." Moreover, title to Assistance would not be affected by the capital value of the house owned and occupied by an applicant.