HC Deb 24 July 1967 vol 751 c64W
Mr. Dean

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the cost of paying increases to public service and armed forces pensioners under Pensions (Increase) Acts and Royal Warrants at the age of 55 years.

Mr. MacDermot

Of the order of £5 million to £6 million a year.

Mr. Dean

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the cost of paying pensions to those public service and armed forces pensioners who retired before 1956 as if they had retired at that date, including appropriate increases since.

Mr. MacDermot

Approximately £8 million in the first year.