§ Mr. Foulkesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received concerning the level of the Christmas bonus since December 1982; and how many have been received from hon. Members.
§ Dr. BoysonI have received 117 letters, of which 53 were from hon. Members. In addition my right hon. 613W Friends the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Social Services met a deputation from the National Pensioners Convention on 1 March 1983 and the level of the Christmas bonus was one of the issues raised.