Written question asked by Martin Bell (Independent (affiliation)) on Thursday, 25 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 February 2001. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Monday, 5 February 2001 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, if the proposed increase to be paid to existing state pensioners were to be applied to men aged 60 to 65 years, how much that pension would be for (a) 2001-02 and (b) 2002-03.

Answer: Mr. Martin Bell: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if the proposed increase to be paid to existing state pensioners were to be applied to men aged 60 to 65 years, how much that pension would be for (a) 2001-02 and (b) 2002-03. [147845] Mr. Rooker: Men currently do not receive a basic State Retirement Pension before the age of 65 years and entitlement is dependent upon the individual's National Insurance record. It would not be dependent upon the numbers of pensioners.

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