National Assistance (Scotland)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Pensions and National Insurance – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 22 Mehefin 1964.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Mr George Lawson Mr George Lawson , Motherwell 12:00, 22 Mehefin 1964

I take it that the hon. Lady knew what was meant by the use of the word "pause" instead of "stop" in this connection. Is she aware that we have regular examples of what seem to us to be a harsh application of the rule, where there seems to have been an effort to find the very lowest possible wage rate at which the calculation could begin? Will she ensure that this kind of practice is not continued?