SIR, — 1 have just read Mr. O'Hanlon's letter 'Below the Bread
Line.' While I fully agree with the senti- ments expressed--it is iniquitous that certain cat- egories of old people do not qualify for any kind of pension—I am at a loss to understand why any- one should be compelled to continue at work in advanced old age. In my innocence I thought that everyone, without exception, came under the umbrella of National Assistance in case of proved
need. I appreciate it may be gallirg to have to apply to the National Assistance people, but surely this help is in fact available? I was also under the impression that part of the help given by the National Assistance people to those with little or no income, was a very small pension, apart from other assistance.
Could Mr. O'Hanlon please elucidate the position?
37 Sydney Street„SW3
M. D. M. STONE
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