asked the Minister of National Insurance if she will give consideration to the question of earnings of wives of sick husbands drawing allowances under public assistance; and if she will make adjustments in the maximum rate of earnings, at present 21s. a week, so as to allow wives to earn a larger sum, without deduction from their husband's allowance.

The amount which a wife can earn without effect on assistance payable to her husband is laid down in the Regulations. But the earnings taken into account are net and the Board also make full allowance for any expenses of earning such as travelling, meals out, etc.