HC Deb 08 March 1973 vol 852 c182W
Sir T. Beamish

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services by what percentage the real value of the standard rate of retirement pension has increased from 1948 to the latest available date after making allowances for increases in prices as shown by the Index of Retail Prices.

Sir K. Joseph

By 81.6 per cent. over the period from July 1948 to January 1973.