HC Deb 22 February 1972 vol 831 c239W
4. Mr. Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects to be ready to make his statement on the review of basic retirement pensions.

Sir K. Joseph

The next uprating will be in October. I will announce the details in due course but I cannot yet say when this will be.

46. Mr. McCrindle

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the estimated additional administrative cost to his Department arising out of the review of retirement pensions annually.

Sir K. Joseph

About £135,000 a year.