HC Deb 29 July 1971 vol 822 cc157-8W
62. Dr. Glyn

asked the Minister of State for Defence what is his estimate of the cost in the current financial year of giving Service pensioners, officers and other ranks in all three Services, complete parity of pensions, irrespective of their date of retirement.

Mr. Kirk

The additional cost of parity for all Service pensioners who are qualified for increases is estimated to be of the order of £22 million for a full year.