§ 29. Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received about the introduction of a 54-week year for current pensions; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PrenticeRepresentations have been received from the National Federation of Old Age Pensions Associations, the British Pensioners and Trade Unions Action Committee and a number of616W individuals. In the present difficult economic situation, the Government consider it necessary to defer this year's up-rating until the week beginning November 24.