HC Deb 27 November 1989 vol 162 c138W
14. Mr. Hannam

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what are the latest figures he has available on the growth of pensioners' incomes since 1979.

Mr. Newton

The latest available figures show that pensioners' average total net income increased by 23 per cent. in real terms between 1979 and 1986.

24. Mr. Andy Stewart

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what are the latest figures for the growth in pensioners' incomes from savings since 1979.

Mrs. Gillian Shephard

The latest available figures show that pensioners' average income from savings grew by 64 per cent. in real terms between 1979 and 1986.

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