HC Deb 08 July 1975 vol 895 c95W
31. Mr. Ovenden

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if she is satisfied that present legislation is adequate to ensure that single retirement pensioners are fully compensated for the effects of inflation.

Mr. O'Malley

Yes. The present legislation provides for pensions to be increased in line with the movement in earnings, or the movement in prices if this would be more favourable to the pensioner.