National Insurance (Pensions)

108.

Mr. J. Hall
asked the Minister of National Insurance whether, in view of the increasing surplus in the National  Insurance Fund and to meet the rising cost of living, she will reconsider revising the benefits payable to old age pensioners and widows with young children.

109.

Brigadier Medlicott
asked the Minister of National Insurance if she can now make a statement on the possibility of increasing the National Insurance benefits payable to old age pensioners and widows with young children.

Mr. B. Taylor
I would refer the hon. Members to the reply given to the hon. Member for Leigh (Mr. Boardman) on 12th February.