HC Deb 11 April 1972 vol 834 c140W
39. Mr. Eadie

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the estimated real value of the proposed increase to pensioners in the autumn in relation to the expected rise in the cost of living, and in relation to the rising standards of living of the community as a whole.

Mr. Dean

This will depend upon the movement of prices and earnings up to October, but there are reasonable grounds for expecting that it will be more substantial than last year.

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