HC Deb 18 November 1964 vol 702 c72W
Sir A. Meyer

asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance what steps she is taking to overcome the reluctance of some pensioners to apply for National Assistance; and whether she will consider changing the name of the National Assistance Board.

Miss Herbison

As I have already told the House, we are examining all these questions as quickly as we can. Meanwhile the National Assistance Board itself has for some time been doing all it can to overcome any reluctance to use its services.