§ 12. Mr. LewisTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what percentage of pensioner households had an income below half of the contemporary average in 1990–91.
§ Mr. HagueIn 1990–91, an estimated 34 per cent. of pensioners had income below half the national average before housing costs; and estimated 37 per cent. after housing costs.
§ 16. Mr. LidingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what proportion of pensioners have some form of second income to add to the basic state pension.
§ Mr. HagueEighty-five per cent. of pensioner units had income on top of state benefits in 1990–91, the latest year for which information is available. State benefits include both basic state pension and income-related benefits.