asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will introduce a Pensions (Increase) Bill at an early date so that pensioners are not affected by the Government's proposals to limit increases to 10 per cent. during the next 12 months.

pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 7th July 1975; Vol. 895, c. 61], gave the following information:The Government are considering the implications for public service pensions of the White Paper "The Attack on Inflation" (Cmnd. 6151). A statement will be made as soon as possible.