§ Mr. Kenneth Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for Industry what has been the level of deficiency contributions to the Post Office pension fund in each of the last five years; and whether the Government intend to make a direct contribution to any future deficiencies.
§ Mr. Les HuckfieldIn accordance with the Government's decision in Cmnd. 6629 that the Post Office should remain responsible for the deficiency, it is for the Post Office, with appropriate professional advice, to determine the annual rate of contribution. The Post Office Review Committee made certain recommendations relating to other aspects of funding of Post Office pensions which my right hon. Friend is studying in the light of representations on the Committee's report.