§ 2. Mr. Langford-Holtasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance, in view of the prejudice which exists, what consideration he has given to financing the National Assistance Board as part of the National Insurance Scheme, and not through direct Treasury grant.
§ Mr. Boyd-Carpenter:I have seen a Press report of some proposals by my hon. Friend. But I do not think it would be justifiable, as his Question suggests, to place this additional burden on the resources from which National Insurance benefits are paid.