To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the additional revenue the Treasury has received as a result of its decision not to index personal tax allowances for each year since the decision was taken; and what estimate they have made of the additional revenue that will...

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the additional revenue the Treasury has received as a result of its decision not to index personal tax allowances for each year since the decision was taken; and what estimate they have made of the additional revenue that will...

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will estimate the cost of raising the basic state pension to (a) 20 per cent. and (b) 25 per cent. of average earning on a (i) gross and (ii) net basis after tax and means-tested benefits. - Inc...

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will estimate the cost of raising the basic state pension to (a) 20 per cent. and (b) 25 per cent. of average earning on a (i) gross and (ii) net basis after tax and means-tested benefits. - Inc...

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people will be entitled to the Pension Credit; and what the cost will be in (a) 2005, (b) 2010, (c) 2015 and (d) 2020 if the minimum income guarentee element of the Pension Credit is uprated in line...

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people will be entitled to the Pension Credit; and what the cost will be in (a) 2005, (b) 2010, (c) 2015 and (d) 2020 if the minimum income guarentee element of the Pension Credit is uprated in line...

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, pursuant to his Answer to the honourable Member for Havant, of 30th January, 362 c138W, if he will recalculate the table on the basis that both (a) the basic state pension and (b) the minimum income guarantee were uprated with prices....

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, pursuant to his Answer to the honourable Member for Havant, of 30th January, 362 c138W, if he will recalculate the table on the basis that both (a) the basic state pension and (b) the minimum income guarantee were uprated with prices....

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, if he will estimate the additional cost in each of the next five years, net of means tested benefits and taxation, of an increase in the single person's basic state retirement pension in April 2001 by (a) £5 for 75 to...

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, if he will estimate the additional cost in each of the next five years, net of means tested benefits and taxation, of an increase in the single person's basic state retirement pension in April 2001 by (a) £5 for 75 to...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer to the honourable Member for Newport West of 2nd November, Official Report, 355 c575W, for how many years the National Insurance Fund will remain in surplus over and above the recommended surplus if contribution rates remain unchanged and contribution...

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer to the honourable Member for Newport West of 2nd November, Official Report, 355 c575W, for how many years the National Insurance Fund will remain in surplus over and above the recommended surplus if contribution rates remain unchanged and contribution...

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, pursuant to his Answer to the honourable Member for Newport West of 2nd November, Official Report, 355 c575W, for how many years the National Insurance Fund will remain in surplus over and above the recommended surplus if the basic state pension...

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, pursuant to his Answer to the honourable Member for Newport West of 2nd November, Official Report, 355 c575W, for how many years the National Insurance Fund will remain in surplus over and above the recommended surplus if the basic state pension...

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, pursuant to his Answer of 30th October 2000, 355 c254W, when he asked the Government Actuary to undertake a report into the basic state pension and different methods of uprating.

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, pursuant to his Answer of 30th October 2000, 355 c254W, when he asked the Government Actuary to undertake a report into the basic state pension and different methods of uprating.

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, when his Department asked the Government Actuary for a report on linking benefits to earnings.

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, when his Department asked the Government Actuary for a report on linking benefits to earnings.

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what the cost would have been of increasing basic pension in line with earnings since 1st May 1997; what the value of such an increase would have been to a single pensioner; what the actual increase in basic pension has been...

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what the cost would have been of increasing basic pension in line with earnings since 1st May 1997; what the value of such an increase would have been to a single pensioner; what the actual increase in basic pension has been...

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what definition of average earnings will be used with respect to the commitment to uprate the minimum income guarantee in line with average earnings.

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what definition of average earnings will be used with respect to the commitment to uprate the minimum income guarantee in line with average earnings.

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, if he will estimate the cost (a) of giving in the current uprating to all those pensioners eligible for the National Insurance retirement pension who are aged 80 years or more an increase in benefit in line with earnings and (b)...

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, if he will estimate the cost (a) of giving in the current uprating to all those pensioners eligible for the National Insurance retirement pension who are aged 80 years or more an increase in benefit in line with earnings and (b)...

Draft SI on social security (benefits uprating (SI 1998/470), contributions rerating and national insurance fund payments (SI 1998/469), guaranteed minimum pensions increase (SI 1998/406) and incapacity for work (SI 1998/407)). Debate on motion to approve. Agreed to on question.

Draft SI on social security (benefits uprating (SI 1998/470), contributions rerating and national insurance fund payments (SI 1998/469), guaranteed minimum pensions increase (SI 1998/406) and incapacity for work (SI 1998/407)). Debate on motion to approve. Agreed to on question.

What is his estimate of the cost of uprating the retirement pensions payable to present or former United Kingdom citizens living in those countries where uprating has not hitherto been payable (a) to restore them to the level at which the pension would have been payable if they had remained...

What is his estimate of the cost of uprating the retirement pensions payable to present or former United Kingdom citizens living in those countries where uprating has not hitherto been payable (a) to restore them to the level at which the pension would have been payable if they had remained...

How many claimaints are still waiting to receive their April increase in benefits; and if he will also supply totals for each standard region. - No figures given

How many claimaints are still waiting to receive their April increase in benefits; and if he will also supply totals for each standard region. - No figures given

How many claimants moved off income support in April 1989 & April 1990 in consequence of uprating of social security benefits. - Not available.

How many claimants moved off income support in April 1989 & April 1990 in consequence of uprating of social security benefits. - Not available.

What % of increase in no of persons living in families with incomes below supplementary benefit level, on supplementary benefit & up to 110%, 120% & 140% of supplementary benefit level between 1979 & 1985 can be attributed to real increases in level of supplementary benefit - Inc table (Holding...

What % of increase in no of persons living in families with incomes below supplementary benefit level, on supplementary benefit & up to 110%, 120% & 140% of supplementary benefit level between 1979 & 1985 can be attributed to real increases in level of supplementary benefit - Inc table (Holding...

To calculate total collective loss by mothers in Birkenhead resulting from Govts decision not to uprate child benefit in line with inflation since 1979

To calculate total collective loss by mothers in Birkenhead resulting from Govts decision not to uprate child benefit in line with inflation since 1979

Table giving overall increase in real value of national insurance pensions over period 1974 to 1979 & period 1979 to present date.

Table giving overall increase in real value of national insurance pensions over period 1974 to 1979 & period 1979 to present date.

To estimate cost savings arising from abolition of existing supplementary benefit scheme, taking account of effect of statutory uprating due this November.

To estimate cost savings arising from abolition of existing supplementary benefit scheme, taking account of effect of statutory uprating due this November.