HC Deb 19 July 1993 vol 229 cc73-4W
Mr. Winnick

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what is the Government's policy at the present time towards the contribution of the state pension.

Mr. Hague

We are firmly committed to maintaining the value of the basic pension as a solid foundation for retirement. In addition we are improving choice and flexibility in pension provision so that now 67 per cent. of recently retired pensioners have income from occupational pensions; and we have targeted additional resources on poorer pensioners through increases to income-related benefits.