HC Deb 24 July 1973 vol 860 cc561-2W
Mr. Meacher

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what have been the total receipts each year since 1961 from graduated contributions under the 1959 graduated pension scheme; what percentage these figures represent of the cost each year of the basic flat-rate pension; and what have been the annual outgoings in graduated pensions each year since 1961, how many persons have been in receipt, and what has been the average payment each year at 1961 prices.

Mr. Dean

I will send the hon. Member the information.