§ 77. Sir C. Osborneasked the Minister of Social Security how many of the poorer section of the nation are to be protected from the increased cost of living due to devaluation, by what means, and at what annual cost; below what income she designates the poorer section; and how soon the necessary measures will be brought into operation.
§ 78. Mr. Murtonasked the Minister of Social Security what steps she intends to take to mitigate the effects of the devaluation of the pound sterling upon all fixed income groups and upon lower-paid persons.
§ Mrs. Hart:I would refer the hon. Members to the replies I gave to the hon. Members for Brentford and Chiswick (Mr. Barnes), Hertford (Lord Balniel) and for Harwich (Mr. Ridsdale) on Monday, 4th December. I have nothing to add at present.—[Vol. 755, c. 931–3.]