§ Mr. Foulkesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) if he will implement recommendation 11 of the Social Services Advisory Committee's 1982–83 report to help older and poorer pensioners who have not been able on grounds of age to take advantage of the earnings-related pension scheme;
(2) what subjects are being covered in his review of the earnings-related pension scheme;
(3) if he will implement recommendation 10 of the Social Security Advisory Committee's 1982–83 report, calling for periodic upratings of the retirement pension in relation to earnings.
§ Dr. BoysonI shall let the hon. Member have a reply shortly.