§ 12. Mr. Canavanasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he can now make an announcement about the new rates of benefits and pensions and their date of implementation.
§ Mr. OrmeMy right hon. Friend did so on 25th May.—[Vol. 932, c. 1399–1418.] Subject to the necessary order, which was laid before the House last week, being approved, benefits will be increased from the week beginning 14th November.
§ 15. Mr. Bowdenasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what recent representations he has received on the uprating of pensions and benefits.
§ 42. Mr. Rostasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received concerning his proposals for the uprating of pensions and benefits.
§ Mr. OrmeWe have received a number of representations from pensioners' organisations calling for larger increases in pensions and other benefits than those which my right hon. Friend announced in his statement on 25th May—[Vol. 932, c. 1399–1418]—and for an implementation date earlier than November.
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§ 27. Mr. Newtonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a statement on the uprating of pensions and benefits.
§ 31. Mr. Dempseyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects to make an announcement about an increase in retirement pensions; and if he will make a statement.