The person concerned had been in receipt of maximum rate old age non-contributory pension of £55 per week, plus £28 adult dependant allowance in respect of his wife, since May 1989.
During a recent investigation into his spouse's application for non-contributory pension, indications of substantial banking transactions came to light. His pension was suspended on 21 October 1991 pending re-investigation of his situation.
The person concerned has been requested to supply full information on his means so that his eligibility for pension can be determined. As soon as my Department receive the necessary details from him, a decision will be made and he will be notified of the outcome then.