§ Ms. MowlamTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what contributions he has received into the fund set up for Maxwell pensioners.
§ Miss WiddecombeMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State announced on 28 June further details about the Maxwell pensioners trust. Work on the trust deed is being taken forward quickly and Sir John Cuckney and his fellow trustees hope to launch their formal appeal shortly.
Pending the formal establishment of the trust, the Department has opened a holding account to receive contributions in advance of Sir John's appeal and I am pleased to report that £120,000 has already been paid into this account.