HC Deb 11 April 1972 vol 834 c140W
40. Mr. Ewing

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many per sons of pensionable age there are at present; and by what amount he expects this figure to increase in 1973, 1974 and 1975.

Mr. Dean

Approximately 8.9 million, increasing to 9 million in 1973, 9.1 million in 1974 and 9.2 million in 1975.