§ 46. Mr. David Steelasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether, 60W in view of current extensive short-time working in industry, she will seek to amend Section 3(1)(a) of the National Insurance Act 1966 so that persons working alternate weeks may obtain full entitlement to earning-related benefit.
§ Mr. O'MalleyNo. The purpose of the present rules for the earnings-related supplement is to concentrate the resources available on those who have lost their jobs and are seeking fresh employment.