§ Mr. Michael Marshallasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the value of retirement pensions expressed at 1970 prices on 1st January 1971, 1st January 1972, 1st January 1973, 1st January 1974, 1st January 1975, 1st January 1976 and 1st January 1977.
§ Mr. EnnalsThe sum mentioned is my assessment of the saving which might be made in the next financial year from continuing the efforts made by my Department, in conjunction with the 143W medical profession, to promote economies in prescribing and generally to secure better value for the money spent.