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 Pensions and Benefits (Payment) – 6 February 1986

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on Pensions and Benefits (Payment) on 6th February 1986.


Mr. Crowther Asked the Secretary of State for Social Services in what areas recipients of pensions and other benefits have been offered financial inducements to change from payment through the Post Office network to payment through banks; and under what powers such offers are authorised.

Mr. Major I understand that no such inducements have been offered.