§ Mr. Tom Kingasked the Secretary of State for Industry whether the terms of reference of the Post Office inquiry will enable it to investigate the deficiency of the Post Office pension fund.
§ Mr. Gregor MackenzieAs I stated in my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme (Mr. Golding) on 12th November, the terms of reference will allow the comprehensive review envisaged by the Post Office Users' National Council. They would therefore not preclude the Carter Committee from considering the deficiency.