HC Deb 26 June 1979 vol 969 cc115-6W
18. Mr. Rooker

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services on what date he expects the pensioners' Christmas bonus to be paid.

Mrs. Chalker

Under the provisions of the Pensioners' Payments and Social Security Bill, a Christmas bonus of £10 will be paid to pensioners and certain other beneficiaries in the week commencing 3 December this year.