HC Deb 06 July 1959 vol 608 cc99-100W
95. Mr. F. M. Bennett

asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance whether, in view of the hardship experienced by retirement pensioners, in seaside resorts and other areas where seasonal work is only available for short periods each year, owing to the fact that their earnings for disregard purposes have to be assessed on a weekly basis, he will receive a deputation of Members interested to discuss the problems arising from this earnings rule.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

I am, as I am sure my hon. Friend is aware, at the disposal of hon. Members who wish to discuss any aspect of my Department's work, and I understand it has already been arranged that we meet tomorrow, I should add that I cannot accept the implication contained in the introductory passages of my hon. Friend's Question.