Chronic Sick And Elderly Persons

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Mr. Biggs-Davison
asked the Minister of Social Security whether she will give preferential help to the chronic sick and persons over 65 years of age when she raises the supplementary benefit levels in the autumn.

Mr. Portland
Such claimants already receive, on top of the basic scale rate, a 9s. long-term addition and this is being increased by 1s. in the autumn.

Mr. Biggs-Davison
Is the hon. Gentleman aware that I am glad that my Question has proved unnecessary?