§ Mr. Forresterasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many people retired in each of the last three years who were entitled only to graduated pension; and what steps are taken to inform them of their rights and what action to take.
§ Mr. OrmeInformation is not held in the form requested but is available as follows:
Number of persons receiving graduated pension only:
Year Number 1973 28,800 1974 40,600 1975 56,000 A person approaching minimum pension age whose record shows that some graduated contributions have been paid is invited to make a claim to retirement pension.
Most people entitled only to graduated pension are married women, and there is sometimes difficulty in advising them of their entitlement if they have not notified a change of address.
If my hon. Friend has a particular case of difficulty in mind, I shall of course be glad to look into it.