Written question asked by Lord Hain (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 November 1996. It was answered by Roger Evans (Conservative) on Wednesday, 6 November 1996 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security

Question: How many (a) men and (b) woman were transferred from reduced earnings allowance to retirement allowance between 1st April and 1st October; and how many of the woman were aged under 65 years at the time of conversion. - Includes figures.

Answer: Mr. Hain: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many (a) men and (b) women were transferred from reduced earnings allowance to retirement allowance between 1 April and 1 October; and how many of the woman were aged under 65 years at the time of conversion. [2686] Mr. Roger Evans: It is estimated that between 1 April and 30 September approximately 17,000 men and 4,000 women who are over pension age have been transferred from reduced earnings allowance to retirement allowance. Virtually all of the 4,000 women are likely to have been under 65 years of age at the time of transfer.

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