§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the estimated cost of raising pensions to £8 for a single person and £14 for a married couple.
§ Mr. DeanAbout £1,175 million a year for retirement pensions without allowing for accompanying changes in other benefits.
§ Mr. Lomasasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the purchasing power of the retirement pension taking October, 1964, as 100, in March, 1965, March, 1966, March, 1967, March, 1968, March, 1969, March, 1970, and at the latest available date.
§ Mr. DeanFollowing are the figures:
October, 1964 … … 100 March, 1965 … … 116.4 March, 1966 … … 111.6 March, 1967 … … 107.8 March, 1968 … … 117.3 March, 1969 … … 110.4 March, 1970 … … 116.7 December, 1970 … … 110.2