§ Mr. Hooleyasked the Minister of Social Security if she is aware that the purchasing power of the retirement pension for a married couple was a lower proportion of average industrial earnings in January, 112W 1967, than in January, 1964; and whether she proposes to take steps to restore or improve the position during 1967–68.
§ Miss HerbisonI am aware of the figures which my hon. Friend has in mind and I am continuing to keep a close watch on the position of retirement pensioners.