HC Deb 24 March 1965 vol 709 cc101-2W
84. Mr. Ioan L. Evans

asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance what progress is being made in the reduction of the volume of work undertaken by the National Assistance Board.

Miss Herbison

I know of no reason to expect a reduction in the volume of work now falling to the National Assistance Board before the Government's Income Guarantee Scheme is operating.

90. Mr. Tuck

asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance if she will consider changing the title of National Assistance to one less likely to cause feelings of shame and so to deter those applying for it.

Miss Herbison

I shall certainly be considering, as part of changes connected with a scheme of Income Guarantee, whether there is a better way of describing the financial help which will still be required by people who needs are not met by the Income Guarantee scheme. In the meantime the National Assistance Board is doing all it can to overcome any reluctance there may be to apply for assistance.