§ Mr. Nellistasked the Secretary of State for Social Services at what level the Christmas bonus for senior citizens would now stand if the original payment when first introduced in December 1972 has been uprated by (a) the rise in retail prices, and (b) the rise in average earnings.
§ Mr. WhitneyBased on the movement in(a) the retail prices index and (b) the index of average earnings, between December 1972 and May 1984, the level of the Christmas bonus would be (a) £39.55 and (b) £43.87 respectively.