HC Deb 03 July 1989 vol 156 c37W
14. Mr. Hayward

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what percentage of pensioners own their own homes outright.

Mr. Moore

In 1986 about 48 per cent. of pensioners owned their own homes, of which only 4 per cent. had a mortgage and paid interest. This means 96 per cent. of pensioners did not pay mortgage interest.

31. Mr. Nicholas Bennett

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what percentage of pensioners are owner-occupiers.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

In 1986, a total of 48 per cent. of pensioners were owner-occupiers; of those, 92 per cent. owned their homes outright.

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