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 EC (Retirement Pensions) – 17 March 1987

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on EC (Retirement Pensions) on 17th March 1987.


Mr. Willie W. Hamilton Asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will publish in the Official Report a table showing the basic retirement pension in each European Economic Community country, the respective contribution rates as a percentage of average earnings and the pension as a percentage of average incomes.

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