§ Mr. Shersbyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the estimated annual saving resulting from the decision to withdraw unemployment benefit from those who have retired at the age of 60 years but who have earned pension benefits of more than £35 per week; and if he has any plans to review the £35 limit to take account of inflation.
§ Mr. RossiThe saving from the abatement or extinguishment of unemployment benefit payable to people aged 60 or over whose occupational pensions exceed £35 a week has been estimated at about £25 million a year. We have no immediate plans to increase the £35 figure but it will be reviewed, as time goes by, in the light of developments and the resources available.