§ Mr. Harry GreenwayTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what is the average pensioner's income expressed in money and real terms(a) today and (b) in May 1979; and if he will make a statement.
§ Miss WiddecombeIn 1987, the last year for which figures are currently available, the average total net pensioner income was £99.90 per week. In 1979 it was £42.20, or £75.90 at 1987 prices.