HC Deb 12 July 1978 vol 953 c623W
Mr. Gwynfor Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the latest figure for the proportion of retirement pensioners in Wales who receive social security benefits to supplement their income.

Mr. Orme

It is estimated that in November 1976, the latest information available, nearly 24 per cent. of retirement pensioners and widows pensioners in Wales were receiving supplementary benefit.