HC Deb 14 February 1994 vol 237 c599W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what would be the value of the Christmas bonus in the next financial year if it had increased in line with(a) prices and (b) earnings since 1979.

Mr. Hague

Value of Christmas bonus in 1994–95 if increased in line with prices—£22.35. Value of Christmas bonus in 1994–95 if increased in line with earnings—£32.00.

Notes:

  1. 1. Prices revaluation based on movement in the Retail Prices Index.
  2. 2. Earnings revaluation based on movement in the New Series Index (Whole Economy) Unadjusted.
  3. 3. Amounts rounded to the nearest 5p at each uprating.