HC Deb 07 December 1970 vol 808 cc55-6W
Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will give a firm date in 1971 for the start of the two-yearly review of the retirement pension.

Mr. Dean

No.

Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if, in his review of pensions, he will consider as permanent policy the supplementation of the retirement pension by £1 per week per pensioner in the two-week period covering Christmas and New Year.

Mr. Dean

No.