§ 2. Mr. Hamlingasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he is aware of the difficulties at present being experienced by single women with elderly and infirm dependants; what action he will take; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HoughtonI am aware of representations which have been made on behalf of these people and have agreed to receive a deputation from the Council for the Single Woman and her Dependants. In our review of social security, we shall consider what they have to say.