HC Deb 06 March 1973 vol 852 c65W
37. Mr. Thomas Cox

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what action his Department is taking to ensure that retired people are able to obtain a balanced diet, in view of the increase in food prices.

Mr. Dean

The Government have introduced annual reviews to ensure that, at the least, the purchasing power of pensions is maintained. The present value of the pension is in fact over 10 per cent. higher in real terms than it was in June 1970.