§ Mr. Teddy Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what percentage of the total population is aged 65 years and over; what were the comparable figures five, 10, 15 and 20 years ago; and what assessment he has made of the likely percentage in five and 10 years' time.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergThe percentages are as follows. The figure for 1980 is the most recently available estimate.
Percentage of total population aged 65 or over, England and Wales Per cent. 1960 11.9 1965 12.3 1970 13.1 1975 14.2 1980 15.1 *1985 14.9 *1990 15.1 * Projections.