§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will issue instructions to the post offices that until 25th September, 1971, they should overstamp all pension order books by £1.60 and £1.00 for married and single pensioners, respectively, and pay these extra amounts as from 1st April, 1971.
§ Sir K. JosephNo.
§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what administrative difficulties there are in arranging for all retirement pension books to have the first order payable from 20th September, 1971, with the accumulated arrears of £1.60 for a married pensioner and £1.00 for a single person retrospective to 1st April, 1971; and whether he will consider doing this when taking action to amend the existing pension books.
§ Sir K. JosephNo, quite apart from administrative implication and the repercussions on contributions the question of retrospective payments does not arise.