Written question asked by Jeremy Corbyn (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 February 1997. It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 February 1997 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.
Dept of Social Security
- Question
- What research his Department has evaluated into the extent of poverty amongst the population over retirement age. (Failed OPQ).
- Answer
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Mr. Corbyn: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what research his Department has evaluated into the extent of poverty among the population over retirement age. [15761] Mr. Andrew Mitchell: We conduct and evaluate many different pieces of research into the incomes of pensioners and other groups. These show that pensioners' average incomes have risen by 60 per cent. in real terms since 1979.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 291 c200W;291 c201W; 15761
- Session
- 1996-97
- Question not reached
- Yes
- Subjects
- Personal income Pensioners Poverty
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- 2013-11-25 22:48:33 +0000
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