HC Deb 24 November 1953 vol 521 c14W
55. Mr. Keenan

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the approximate extra cost to the Treasury if he caused post-war credits to be paid next year to men at 64 years and women at 59 years of age or alternatively, to men at 63 years and women at 58 years of age.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

About £17 million and £34 million respectively in 1954–55. In addition, the cost of repayment in subsequent years would be slightly increased, by about £¼ million and £½ million respectively.