HC Deb 22 February 1971 vol 812 c33W
115. Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what new representations he has received from pensioners' organisations concerning a rise in the basic pension to £8 for a single person and to £14 for a married couple.

Sir K. Joseph

A deputation from the National Association of Old Aged Associations, Scotland, Wales and Merseyside asked for increases of this order when I saw them last October.