§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what proportion of people over state pension age are expected to qualify for(a) basic state pension at the full rate, (b) basic state pension at a reduced rate, (c) an element of state earnings-related pension scheme and (d) an element of income support in the tax years (i) 1993–94, (ii) 1998–99, (iii) 2003–4 and (iv) 2008–9.
§ Mr. Hague[holding answer 29 November 1993]: The information is in the table.
Any savings would, of course, be offset by future expenditure arising from entitlement gained to retirement pension and other contributory benefits.