§ Mr. Andrew BowdenTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services if he has any plans to uprate the 25p additional amount paid to retirement pensioners aged 80 years and over; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. ScottWe have no plans at present to increase the 25p addition. Basic pension is however increasing by £1.65 for a single person and £2.65 for a couple in April.