HC Deb 23 June 1967 vol 748 c350W
Mr. R. C. Mitchell

asked the Minister of Social Security how many retirement pensioners have suffered a reduction in their pension since the new earnings rule regulations came into operation on 5th June.

Miss Herbison

Figures are not available. A small number of pensions will be reduced by larger amounts than hitherto as a consequence of eliminating the anomalies which had grown up through the disregard of pay-as-you-earn deductions. The pensioners concerned have previously been enjoying in effect a higher earnings limit than other pensioners. The majority of pensioners affected by the earnings rule will now get more pension.

This change is in accordance with the recommendations of the National Insurance Advisory Committee.