§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what are the latest figures of average mean household income in Britain for retired people; what are 153W the latest comparable figures for each European Community state; and whether he will launch a survey to calculate costs facing pensioners as against those in full employment.
§ Mrs. Gillian ShephardAnalysis of data in the 1987 family expenditure survey shows that the average pensioners' total net income in 1987 was £99–90 a week1. There are no comparable figures available for other European Community states. We do not see a need for a survey along the lines proposed.
Footnote: Family Expenditure Survey.
1This refers to pensioner tax units.