HC Deb 06 March 1979 vol 963 c606W
33. Mr. Madden

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services by how much, in real terms, retirement pensions have increased since February 1974.

Mr. Orme

Based on the movement of the general index of retail prices to January 1979, the latest figures available, retirement pensions have increased in real terms by 23 per cent. since February 1974.

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