HC Deb 25 April 2001 vol 367 c296W
Mr. Hilary Benn

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the estimated average life expectancy of(a) men and (b) women retiring today; and what the figures were for (i) 1991, (ii) 1981 and (iii) 1971. [158898]

Miss Melanie Johnson

The table gives life expectancy at state retirement age calculated from population estimates and deaths data for the calendar years shown.

Life expectancy at state retirement age, United Kingdom
Males age 65 Females age 60
1971 12.4 20.1
1981 13.0 20.8
1991 14.1 21.9
1999 15.3 22.7

Source:

Government Actuary's Department