Scottish Trades Union Congress

HC Deb 03 March 1969 vol 779 c30

37. Mr. Eadie

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what communication he has received from the Scottish Trade Union Congress on pension provision at retirement; and what reply he has sent.

Mr. Crossman

I have been unable to trace any communication from the Scottish Trades Union Congress on this subject.

Mr. Eadie

Is my right hon. Friend aware that the Scottish T.U.C. has made three criticisms of the pensions plan? Does he realise that it is critical of the proposed rôle of the private pension scheme and of the inadequate criteria for the upward review of pensions over two years?

Mr. Crossman

I had not been aware of that; perhaps my hon. Friend will let me see a communication on the subject.