§ Sir G. Nabarroasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what estimate he has made of the effects on retirement pensions and on the cost of living of retirement pensioners of the Government's recent economic measures; and by how much the increased pensions payable in the autumn are enhanced by them.
§ Mr. DeanThe effect of the recent measures cannot be estimated with any precision, but as they open up the prospect of a slower rise in prices and faster growth, they must benefit pensioners.