HC Deb 02 May 1955 vol 540 c94W
56. Captain Kerby

asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance how much the rates of retirement pension and the corresponding rates of National Assistance, respectively, have been increased since 1946.

Mr. Peake

Retirement pension rates have been increased by 14s. single and 23s. for a married couple. The corresponding figures for Assistance are 17s. 6d. and 28s.

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