HC Deb 03 July 1989 vol 156 c40W
23. Mr. Neil Hamilton

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what percentage of pensioners have investment income.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

In 1986, a total of 70 per cent. of all pensioners, and 85 per cent. of recently retired pensioners received investment income.

27. Miss Widdecombe

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what percentage of pensioners have income from some source other than state benefit.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

In 1986 just over 80 per cent. of pensioners were in receipt of income from a source other than state benefits.

34. Dr. Twinn

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, by how much pensioners' income from savings has increased since 1979.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

Pensioners' average total net income from savings increased by 64 per cent. in real terms between 1979 and 1986.

Source: Family Expenditure Survey 1986.