Pensions

HC Deb 03 July 1990 vol 175 cc490-1W

Mr. Andrew F. Bennett

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement about the effects of the level of inflation on pensions.

Mrs. Gillian Shephard

I have been asked to reply.

The Government have maintained their commitment to increase the state retirement pension fully in line with prices, as measured by the retail prices index.