HC Deb 07 February 1961 vol 634 c40W
87. Brigadier Clarke

asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance what consideration he has given to revising retirement pensions, in view of the increased expenses of old-age pensioners that will result from the increase of the charge for medical prescriptions.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter:

As my hon. and gallant Friend will be aware, the rates of retirement pension which already stand higher in real terms than at any date before they were increased in 1958, will be increased by 7s. 6d. on the single rate and 12s. 6d. on the married rate during the week beginning 3rd April, under the legislation passed by Parliament earlier this session.