HC Deb 28 November 1979 vol 974 cc679-80W
Mr. Golding

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will now increase the Christmas bonus for pensioners to compensate for the increase in television licence fees.

Mr. Prentice

No. But the increase in television licence fees will be reflected in the general index of retail prices and will therefore be taken into account when pension rates are next reviewed.

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