HC Deb 04 May 1989 vol 152 c203W
51. Mr. Stevens

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received on the abolition of the earnings rule for pensioners announced in his Budget.

66. Mr. Greg Knight

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received on the abolition of the earnings rule for retirement pensioners which he announced in his Budget.

101. Mr. Hanley

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received on the abolition of the earnings rule for pensioners which he announced in his Budget.

Mr. Major

The abolition of the pensioners earnings rule was widely welcomed by interested individuals and organisations. In particular, the director general of Help the Aged wrote to my right hon. Friend after the Budget statement to record his appreciation of this and other Budget measures to help pensioners.

58. Mr. Foulkes

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he next expects to meet representatives from retirement pensioners' groups; and what matters he expects to discuss.

69. Mr. Ernie Ross

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he next expects to meet representatives from pensioners' groups; and what matters he expects to discuss.

111. Mr. Robert Hughes

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he next expects to meet representatives from pensioners' groups.

Mr. Major

My right hon. Friend has no current plans to meet representatives from pensioners groups.