Earnings Rule (Hansard, 15 July 1983)

HC Deb 15 July 1983 vol 45 c464W 464W

§ Mr. Murphy
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects the earnings rule for the elderly to be completely phased out.

§ Dr. Boyson
As stated in our manifesto, we intend to abolish the retirement pensioners' earnings rule as soon as we can. How soon will depend on the availability of resources and competing priorities. Meanwhile the earnings limit will increase in November from £57 to £65.