HC Deb 26 March 1974 vol 871 cc65-6W
23. Mr. Kenneth Clarke

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether she intends to introduce proposals to ease the effect of the earnings rule on retirement pensioners.

Mr. O'Malley

I must ask the hon. Member to await the announcement of the Government's detailed proposals for pensions.

26. Mr. David Steel

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if she will now abolish the earnings rule on pensions.

41. Mr. Hunt

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if she will now abolish the earnings rule for retirement pensioners.

Mr. O'Malley

I would refer the hon. Members to my reply to the hon. Member for Oxford (Mr. Woodhouse) on 25th March.