§ Sir Michael McNair-WilsonTo 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 …