Pensions

HC Deb 13 May 1977 vol 931 c636W

Mr. Loyden

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will bring forward the date of the next increase in the State retirement pension.

Mr. Orme

I would refer my hon. Friend to my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Bolsover (Mr. Skinner) on 10th May.

Mr. Loyden

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he has any plans to meet the National Association of Pensioners.

Mr. Orme

My right hon. Friend has met representatives of the National Federation of Old-Age Pensions Associations on a number of occasions but has no immediate plans for a further meeting.

Mr. Loyden

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he will be making an announcement on the date of the increase in the State retirement pension: and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Orme

I would refer my hon. Friend to my right hon. Friend's reply to the hon. Member for Woolwich, West (Mr. Bottomley) on 10th May.