§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what the 1985 Christmas bonus would be if it had been raised in line with (a) the rise in the retail price index and (b) the increase in average earnings.
§ Mr. MajorI refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Coventry, South-East (Mr. Nellist) on 21 October at column54.