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 – 22 April 1987

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on Pensioners on 22nd April 1987.


Mr. Meacher Asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what has been for a worker on average earnings retiring in (a) 1974, (b) 1979, (c) 1984 and (d) 1987 (i) the level of the retirement pension, (ii) average occupational pension, (iii) the state earnings-related pension scheme pension, where applicable, (iv) average investment income for a worker on average earnings.

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