§ Mr. Andrew Bowdenasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many people are currently receiving retirement pension payments by means of automated credit transfer direct to a bank or building society account.
§ Mr. LyellAbout 1.1 million people received retirement pension payments by means of automated credit transfer in November 1986 (latest available figures). About 29 per cent. of newly-retiring pensioners choose this method of payment (July 1986 figure).