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Pensioners (Allowance)

Volume 930: debated on Wednesday 27 April 1977

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asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what review is intended of the 25p allowance for pensioners aged 80 years and over; and what that allowance should be currently to allow for the loss in value of the £ sterling since the allowance was introduced.

It has not been the practice of successive Governments to review or increase this allowance, as greater priority must be given to maintaining

GREAT BRITAIN
£ million at 1976 survey prices
1973–741974–751975–761976–771977–781978–79
Gross5,3395,4175,5655,6655,7005,762
Net5,1895,2715,4215,5265,5465,613