HC Deb 31 October 1955 vol 545 c70W
97. Mr. G. Thomas

asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance if he will state the value of the current basic retirement pension in terms of the value of the pound in 1939.

Mr. Marples

On a comparison of the current interim index of retail prices with the 1939 cost of living index, 40s. now would be equivalent to 20s. 9d. in 1939.