HC Deb 09 May 1966 vol 728 c37
51. Mr. Dean

asked the Minister of Labour when he will announce a decision on the preservation of pension rights.

52. Mr. Gower

asked the Minister of Labour what methods he will adopt to ensure the preservation of pension rights.

Mrs. Shirley Williams

My right hon. Friend's National Joint Advisory Council is at present considering the Report of its Committee on this question. In the light of the Council's advice, we will consider urgently what action should be taken.

Mr. Dean

Is the Parliamentary Secretary aware that this Answer has been given over many months now? Does she recognise the urgency of finding a solution to this problem, if her Ministry intends to encourage mobility of labour, and when does she expect to be able to provide a solution?

Mrs. Williams

This has been considered for many months, and even for many years, but my right hon. Friend is determined that there shall be a solution. The present position is that both sides of industry are now taking back the report of the meeting of the National Joint Advisory Council and are proposing to give their considered views on the matter in July. So I hope that we can make considerable progress from that point.

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