§ Mr. WinnickTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security at what level the basic old age pension would now stand if it had been uprated in line with earnings since 1979.
§ Mr. Peter LloydBased on annual upratings in line with earnings since 1979, the current weekly value of basic retirement pension would be £49.10 for a single pensioner, and £78.65 for a pensioner couple.