HC Deb 07 July 1976 vol 914 c609W
Mr. Luce

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how much is being paid in supplementary benefit to men aged between 60 and 65 years.

Mr. Deakins

The total cost of supplementary benefit in 1975–76 was about £1,195 million, and it is estimated that approximately £44 million would have been paid to men aged between 60 and 65 years of age.