§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what would be the cost in 1984–85 of paying all retirement pensioners an extra (a) £5 or (b) £10 per week, at 1981 prices less any additional component or guaranteed minimum pension payable under the Social Security Pensions Act 1975.
§ Mrs. ChalkerOf the order of(a) £2 billion. (b) £4 billion.