HC Deb 24 January 1977 vol 924 c488W
Mr. John Moore

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services on what calculation he based his view that annual cost of paying centenarians a lump sum of £100 would be too high.

Mr. Orme

The annual cost would be about £100,000. At a time when it is important to secure reductions in public spending, I do not consider that this should be a priority at present.