The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG CH

Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990-1997

1983-1987 Parliament

Mr Major’s Written Parliamentary Answer on Pensioners (Benefits) – 26 March 1987

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on Pensioners (Benefits) on 26th March 1987.


Mr. Meacher Asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many pensioners, and what percentage have (i) other state benefits than retirement pensions, (ii) occupational pensions, (iii) state earnings-related pensions and (iv) income from savings which is in each case (a) £0-£1 to £5 per week, (b) £5-£10 per week, (c) £10-£20 per week, (d) £20-£30 per week, (e) £30-£40 per week, (f) £40-£50 per week, (g) £50-£60 per week, (h) £60-£70 per week, (i) £70-£80 per week, (j) £80-£90 per week, (k) £90-£100 per week and (l) more than £100 per week.

Mr. Major I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.