HL Deb 02 November 1999 vol 606 cc77-8WA
Lord Morris of Manchester

asked Her Majesty's Government:

By what percentage retirement pens ions and other social security benefits can be expected to increase in the year ahead; and by what weekly amount each benefit can be expected to increase. [HL4317]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Social Security (Baroness Hollis of Heigham)

The Secretary of State for Social Security is required to review the levels of benefits each year. The results of my right honourable friend's review will be announced at the normal time in the normal way.