§ 15. Mr. Winnickasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what further representations have been received regarding the date when the next pension increase will be paid in the current year.
§ 18. Mr. Roy Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he has had any recent discussions with pensioners' organisations to discuss the date of payment for the annual increase in State retirement pensions.
§ Mrs. ChalkerWe have received a number of representations, both from organisations and individuals, concerning the date of the uprating this year. The subject was raised when my right hon. Friend met the British Pensioners and Trade Unions Action Committee on 28 April.