§ Mr. Paul Deanasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether his statement in the House on 15th July that occupational pension schemes could be improved without restriction after 31st July 1977 means that voluntary early retirement schemes in the private sector, similar to those proposed for miners and teachers in the public sector, can be implemented.
§ Mr. Robert SheldonI will let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.