§ 57. Lord Balnielasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance what further steps he will take to ensure that all retirement pensioners, who are eligible to have their pension supplemented, know what action they should take in order to achieve this end.
§ Mr. WoodI am most anxious that this should be clear to everyone. There is at present a notice in every pension-book referring to it, but I am arranging for a leaflet to be inserted in all pension-books from now on which will explain the position more fully. Any pensioner who would like to discuss the matter will be able to write his name and address on the back of the leaflet and send it to one of my local offices. An appointment can then be arranged either at the pensioner's home or at the local office of the National Assistance Board, according to the pensioner's wishes. This new arrangement will not stop pensioners from getting into direct touch with the Board, as they can at present, by means of a pre-addressed franked form which is available at any post office.