§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware that those on small and limited incomes such as old-age pensioners and recipients of welfare benefits do not contribute to inflationary demand by unnecessary expenditure; and whether he will take steps to exempt, or partially exempt, such people from the effects of the recently announced financial measures which would otherwise fall on them.
§ Mr. TaverneWhat my hon. Friend proposes is impracticable.