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Pensioners (Living Standards)

Volume 867: debated on Tuesday 22 January 1974

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asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will appoint a commission to examine the living standards of retirement pensioners, and to report thereon.

We now have an annual review of pensions with a commitment to maintain their value ; and the Government are kept well informed of the living standards of pensioners by regular surveys and other inquiries.