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Written question asked by Lord Ashley of Stoke (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 March 1992. It was answered by Ann Widdecombe (Conservative) on Wednesday, 11 March 1992 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.


Written question

Question
If he will give the percentage increase since 1979 in the real value of (a) retirement pension, (b) invalidity benefit and (c) widows' pension; and if he will give the latest figures for the numbers of people receiving each benefit. - Inc figures & table.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
205 c527-8W;205 c524W
Session
1991-92
Subjects
Bereavement benefits Invalidity benefits Pensions Recipients Social security benefits State retirement pensions Widowed people
Contains statistics
Yes