§ Mr. WebbTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, pursuant to his answer of 13 November 2000,Official Report, column 526W, on pension expenditure, if he will provide corresponding estimates for each year from 1992–93 to 1995–96 inclusive. [139074]
§ Mr. RookerBy 2002–03 GDP is forecast to reach a level 32 per cent. higher in real terms than it was in 1992–93.
Expenditure as a percentage of GDP Retirement pensions1 Means-tested benefits for pensioners2 Other benefits paid to pensioners3 Total 1992–93 4.35 1.19 0.02 5.56 1993–94 4.34 1.25 0.02 5.62 1994–95 4.18 1.22 0.02 5.42 1995–96 4.14 1.18 0.02 5.35 1 Includes Retirement Pension basic and earnings-related components. 2 Includes Income Support, Social Fund Payments, Housing Benefit paid to people aged 60 and over. 3 Includes non-contributory Retirement Pension and Christmas Bonus. Note:
Excludes special needs benefits such as Attendance Allowance.