§ Q17. Mr. Ashleyasked the Prime Minister if he is satisfied with the co-ordination between the Departments of Employment and Health and Social Security concerning study of the purchasing power of social security payments; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterYes. The increase in pensions and related benefits coming into effect this autumn will be more than adequate to cover any likely increases in prices since the last pension increases in September, 1971.