§ Miss Herbisonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what has been the percentage increase in retirement pensions and average earnings since the increase in benefits in May, 1963, giving the date on which latest average earnings is based.
§ Mr. EnnalsSince May, 1963, retirement pensions have increased by almost 34 per cent. In the period from April, 1963, to October, 1968, there was an increase of just over 42 per cent. in the average earnings of male manual workers.