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The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG CH

Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990-1997

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Mr Major’s Written Parliamentary Answer on the Christmas Bonus – 12 November 1985

November 12, 1985 admin 1985

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on the Christmas Bonus on 12th November 1985.


Mr. Roy Hughes Asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will consider increasing the Christmas bonus for retirement pensioners.

Mr. Major We have no present plans to do so.

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