HC Deb 25 March 1986 vol 94 cc446-7W
30. Mr. Caborn

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what has been the percentage change in the number of people in Sheffield over the age of retirement in the last 20 years.

Mr. Major

The information available is given in the table. Comparable figures for 1964 and for the percentage change between 1964 and 1984 are not available.

Metropolitan District of Sheffield
Mid-year Resident population over retirement age*
Estimated number
1961 81,000
1981 109,500
1984 108,000
Percentage change
1961–81 35
1961–84 33
* Age 65 for males and 60 for females.

1985. Miss Maynard

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many people there were in Sheffield over the age of retirement in (a) 1979 and (b)

Mr. Major

The information available is given in the table. Figures for 1985 will be published in June in Table 2 of OPCS Monitor PPI 86/2.

Metropolitan District of Sheffield
Estimated resident population over retirement age*
Mid-year Number
1979 106,500
1984 108,000
* Age 65 for males and age 60 for females.

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