§ Mr. Matherasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether the amount of earnings allowed to pensioners under the earnings rule has been calculated before or after deduction of tax.
§ Mr. Robert C. BrownThe earnings taken into account for the purpose of the retirement pension earnings rule are gross earnings less certain expenses incurred in connection with the employment but before deduction of income tax. This is in accordance with the recommendations of the National Insurance Advisory committee.