§ Mr. J. E. B. Hillasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate of the cost in the first year of bringing all public service pensions up to parity with pensions awarded up to 1st April, 1967; and what proportion of that amount would be borne by local authorities.
§ Mr. Harold LeverAbout £90 million, of which some 20 per cent. would be borne by local authorities from rates and Exchequer grants.