HC Deb 14 October 1991 vol 196 c54W
Sir Michael McNair-Wilson

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what is the latest estimate of the value of the average pensioner's income from savings and occupational pensions; and what were the comparable figures in 1979.

Miss Widdecombe

[pursuant to the reply, 24 June, cols 671–72]: The following information was incorrect: From 1979 to 1987, the average pensioner's net weekly income from savings increased from £9.10 to £20.90 …

The correct information is as follows: From 1979 to 1987, the average pensioner's gross weekly income from savings increased from £9.10 to £20.90 …