HC Deb 22 March 1971 vol 814 cc64-5W
Mr. Deakins

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will now arrange for an immediate increase in retirement and widows' pensions to compensate such persons living on fixed incomes against the higher food prices resulting from the 1971 Annual Review.

Mr. Dean

We are pledged to ensure that pensions at least maintain their purchasing power, and they will be increased in the autumn with this in mind.