Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Pensions and National Insurance – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 12 Tachwedd 1956.
Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that I saw that reply but that it is quite unsatisfactory? Is the Minister aware that these figures which are quoted are taken from Ministerial replies and that in consequence of the increases; in rent, milk and bread as well as the adverse economic effects of the Suez policy, old-age pensioners are in dire need? Will not the right hon. Gentleman do something to help them? Hon. Members on both sides of the House would agree to give him any necessary money for which he may apply to the House, because we feel on both sides of the House that a few thousands or even a few millions would be better spent in that way than on a war in Suez?