§ 13. Mr. David Priceasked the Minister of Technology what steps he is taking to encourage mobility of scientific and engineering staff between Government research establishments, educational institutions and industry; and what progress he is making on the transferability of superannuation rights between public and private employment.
§ Mr. DellMy right hon. Friend is studying mobility and the factors which 12 impede it including the transfer of superannuation rights.
§ Mr. PriceWill the hon. Gentleman undertake to report the results of his right hon. Friend's deliberations to the House, particularly on this question of the transferability of superannuation rights, which we all know to be the major obstacle to the sort of mobility which everyone on both sides of the House would like to see?
§ Mr. DellThe transferability of superannuation rights, although one factor affecting mobility, is by no means the only, or indeed the major, factor. We will certainly keep the House informed of our considerations in this matter.