§ Mr. Andersonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will consider amending the regulations concerning the payment of supplementary pension for people over pension age with a view to adjusting the ceiling of other excluded income to 40s. per week, as in the case of disability pensions and part-time earnings.
§ Mr. O'MalleyNo. Claimants over pension age already have the advantage of the 10s. a week " long-term addition " to their supplementary pensions. Any increase in the amount of income disregarded would benefit only those already living somewhat above the normal supplementary benefit level.