HC Deb 08 August 1966 vol 733 c225W
9. Dame Irene Ward

asked the Minister of Social Security when she proposes to cover for insurance benefits those people who are excused contributions on the ground of a low income.

Miss Herbison

Title to insurance benefits must depend on the payment of the necessary contributions, but the Ministry of Social Security Act which has just become law is specifically designed to provide improved benefits for such people.