§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what has been the reduction in payment of retirement pensions following the freezing of the earnings limit carried out pursuant to section 2 of the Social Security (No. 2) Act 1980; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. ChalkerAbout £25 million in 1981–82 as a result of freezing the earnings limit in November 1980 and November 1981.