§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many people were, respectively, below and above pension age and in receipt of supplementary benefit or allowance in May 1979 and at the latest available date.
§ Mr. NewtonThe numbers are:
May 1979 (Thousands) December 1982 (Provisional Figures) Above pension age 1,723 1,779 Below pension age 1,157 2,475 Sources:
Quarterly Statistical Enquiry May 1979.
Annual Statistical Enquiry December 1982.