HC Deb 25 April 1977 vol 930 cc239-40W
Mr. Wrigglesworth

asked the Minister for the Civil Service what legislation would need to be amended to remove inflation-proofing from public service pensions.

Mr. Charles R. Morris

To remove inflation-proofing from public service pen- sions for 1977 and 1978 would require an amendment to the Pensions (Increase) Act 1971. To remove inflation-proofing after 1978 would require an amendment to the Social Security Pensions Act 1975.