§ Mr. TruswellTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what changes there have been in(a) cash and (b) real terms in the state pension between 1998–99 and 2002–03. [44030]
§ Mr. McCartneyBetween 1998–99 and 2002–03 Basic State Pension has increased from £64.70 to £75.50. This is an increase of £10.80 in cash terms.
If the Basic State Pension had been uprated in line with prices, the value in 2002–03 would have been £70.95. There has been a real increase of £4.55 in Basic State Pension between 1998–99 and 2002–03.
§ Mr. Frank FieldTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many cases have arisen in the past two years in which persons approaching pensionable age have been incorrectly advised in writing by the Benefits Agency that their additional pension will be nil. [60485]
§ Mr. McCartneyThe information requested is not available.