HC Deb 14 February 1977 vol 926 c39W
Mr. Brotherton

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will

Benefit Date Percentage of total benefit in payment on date shown being paid to persons aged 60 to 64 inclusive
Unemployment benefit 3rd November 1975 14
Sickness benefit 31st May 1975 23
Supplementary benefit 3rd December 1975 7

Notes:

1. Unemployment benefit includes earnings-related supplement.

2. Sickness benefit includes invalidity benefit and earnings-related supplement.

3. Unemployment and sickness benefit recipients aged 60 to 64 inclusive are predominantly male.

4. Supplementary benefit includes supplementary pension—payable to women at age 60 and to men at age 65—but excludes expenditure on exceptional needs, and immediate payments.