§ 5. Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when she expects the increased pension to be paid.
§ 42. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what action she has taken to expedite the early payment of the increased retirement pension as announced by the Government; and with what results.
§ The Minister of State, Department of Health and Social Security (Mr. Brian O'Malley)I must ask my hon. Friends to await my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer's Budget Statement this afternoon.