§ Mr. John CryerTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if she will review the 25 pence per week additional payment for the over 80-year-olds. [2500]
§ Mr. DenhamWe will examine means of delivering more automatic help to the poorest pensioners, many of whom are over 80. We will also retain the basic state pension as the foundation of pension provision and increase its value at least in line with prices.