§ 52. Mr. Maxwell-Hyslopasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether she will authorise the raising of the earnings limit on retirement pensions to become operative from the date when she has announced that retirement pensions will be increased, even if the payment of the increased rates of pension is delayed.
§ Mr. Robert C. BrownThe new earnings rule will come into effect on 22nd July. It may have to be applied retrospectively where there is delay in paying the pensions at the new rate or where inquiries of the pensioner are necessary before an adjustment can be made, but it is hoped that only a few cases will be affected in this way.