HC Deb 08 February 1988 vol 127 cc98-9W
Mr. Andrew Bowden

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Services if he has any plans to uprate the 25p additional amount paid to retirement pensioners aged 80 years and over; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Scott

We have no plans at present to increase the 25p addition. Basic pension is however increasing by £1.65 for a single person and £2.65 for a couple in April.