§ 16. Mr. Rankinasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance what steps she is taking to ensure that the recently increased pensions rates will have the same value at the point of payment as they had at the point of decision.
§ 22. Mr. Wingfield Digbyasked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance whether, in view of the rise in the cost of living since the new rate of pensions was fixed, and further rises likely before payment begins, she will now announce a higher rate to cover the difference.
§ Miss HerbisonThe increase in pensions which will come into operation at the end of March took account of price changes which might take place in the meantime. As the House is aware, the Government are taking urgent and resolute action to combat increases in prices.