§ Mr. Ovendenasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if she will increase the 25p supplementary benefit addition for pensioners over 80 years, with a view to restoring its original purchasing value.
§ Mr. Alec JonesI must ask my hon. Friend to await the Government's proposals for increasing existing social security benefits.
§ Mr. Ovendenasked the Secretary of State for Social Services by what proportion the real value of the 25p supplementary benefit addition, for pensioners aged over 80 years, has fallen since its introduction.
§ Mr. Alec JonesAbout one-quarter.