HC Deb 16 January 1980 vol 976 c758W
Mr. Geraint Howells

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will publish in the Official Report a table listing (a) the value of retirement pensions, (b) gross average earnings and (c) the level of the price index (1945 equals 100) and the percentage increase in each, for every up rating in pensions since 1975.

Mr. Prentice

The information requested by the hon. Member is given in the following table, which has been prepared on the assumption that he had in mind 1975, not 1945, for the base of 100.

from some 70 organisations and individuals. Whilst some have supported and some opposed a question on race or ethnic origin, others have commented without clearly stating their position. It would not be helpful to list the organisations at this stage, but my right hon. Friend will be making a full statement in due course.