Pensioners (Hansard, 18 February 1991)

HC Deb 18 February 1991 vol 186 c37W 37W

§ Mr. Beggs
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he will seek to have higher costs to pensioners living in Northern Ireland reflected in higher pension rates for Northern Ireland pensioners.

§ Mr. Hanley
No. It is the Government's policy to maintain social security benefits at the same level throughout the United Kingdom.