§ 39. Mr. Penhaligonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what the pensioners' Christmas bonus would be this year if it had been adjusted for inflation since its original introduction.
§ Mr. OrmeBased on the movement of the general index of retail prices up to September 1978, the latest date for which a figure is available, a bonus of £22.56 would be needed this year to be equivalent in value to the bonus paid in 1972.
§ 48. Mr. Shepherdasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a statement on the arrangements for paying a Christmas bonus in 1978.
§ Mr. OrmeI refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Essex, South-East (Sir B. Braine) earlier today.