§ 29. Mr. K. LINDSAYasked the Minister of Labour whether he can give 790 any information as to the number of trade unions with pension schemes for their members?
Mr. STANLEYAs far as can be ascertained from the latest returns furnished by registered trade unions, 106 of these unions are operating pension schemes for members. Comprehensive information is not available as regards unregistered unions, but it is understood that only a. small proportion of these unions have such schemes in operation.
§ Mr. LINDSAYIn view of the many anomalies and difficulties in the way of obtaining information and also in view of the fact that there is going to be a lot more people of old age about during the next 30 years, will my right hon. Friend consider the views of employers and employés' organisations, as he is consulting them on the question of hours, on this question also?