HC Deb 31 January 1984 vol 53 c136W
63. Mr. Neil Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services by how much the purchasing power of the basic retirement pension is greater in 1983–84 than in 1978–79.

Dr. Boyson

The purchasing power of the basic retirement pension increased by 3.4 per cent. between November 1978 and November 1983.