HC Deb 18 May 1982 vol 24 cc88-9W
Sir David Price

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the actuarial estimate used by his Department for the expectancy of life of men and women, respectively, at the ages of 60 and 65 years.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

The life expectancy of men and women at age 60 and 65, as used in the latest population projection of the Office of Pop, Censuses and Surveys as at mid-1982, are as follows:

  • Men at age 60: 16.22 years
  • Men at age 65: 12.80 years
  • Women at age 60: 20.85 years
  • Women at age 65: 16.85 years