HC Deb 06 February 1973 vol 850 c58W
33. Mr. O'Halloran

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what plans he has for paying the £10 Christmas bonus to retired British pensioners in the Irish Republic; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Dean

None. The special payment last December was made to and intended only for pensioners and others ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom.