Pensioners (Income)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Social Security – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 22 July 1991.

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Photo of Mr Robin Squire Mr Robin Squire , Hornchurch 12:00, 22 July 1991

Will my right hon. Friend confirm, in the light of his answer, that now that more than 80 per cent. of pensioners receive additional income it is essential at times to talk of average earnings, rather than only of state pensions, as Opposition Members often do? That applies particularly to comparisons with other European countries.