§ Mr. Ovendenasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he intends to introduce a Pensions (Increase) Order if the November 1977-November 1978 increase in average earnings significantly exceeds 11½ Per cent.
§ Mr. OrmeThe extent to which earnings have increased over the period from November 1977 to November 1978 will not be known until the relevant index figure becomes available in January 1979. I will then consider the position.