HC Deb 12 March 1986 vol 93 c517W
Mr. Watts

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services at what level of income the earnings rule has operated in respect of retirement pensions in each year from 1978–79 to date.

Mr. Major

The weekly limits above which retirement pension is affected are shown in the table. The limit in force since November 1985 will remain unchanged when benefits are next uprated in July 1986.

£
November
1978 45
1979 52
1982 57
1983 65
1984 70
1985 75