§ Sir Ivan LawrenceTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what was the average value of an occupational pension in 1979 and in the latest year for which figures are available.
§ Mr. HagueIt is estimated that, at 1989 prices, the average value of occupational pensions was, £37.50 per week in 1979, and £55 per week in 1989, the latest year for which figures are available. The estimates are based on the 1979 and 1989 family expenditure surveys.