§ Mr. Chichester-Clarkasked the Secretary of State for Social Services by how much the cost of living has risen since the last increase in the state basic pension.
§ Mr. DeanFrom November, 1969, when pensions were increased from £4 10s. to £5, to June, 1970 the Index of Retail Prices rose from 133.5 to 139.9, which is an increase of 4.8 per cent.