§ 106. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister of Social Security whether, in view of the depreciation in the purchasing value of the pound, she will increase the present 20s. disallowance on a contributory pension income before a supplementary pension under the State scheme is reduced.
§ Mr. PentlandNo. Under the National Assistance scheme, which ended only a week ago, not more than 15s. of an occupational pension could be disregarded.