§ Mr. Stallardasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the overall increase in the national insurance retirement pension since 1948.
§ Mr. PrenticeRetirement pensions have increased from £1.30 for a single person and £2.10 for a married couple in July 1948 to £27.15 and £43.45 respectively in November 1980. For details of rates payable at intermediate dates, I refer the hon. Member to table 13.01 ofSocial Security Statistics 1978, a copy of which is in the Library.