HC Deb 15 October 2001 vol 372 cc833-4W
Mr. Swayne

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what plans he has to reform the regulatory and legislative framework regarding the distribution of pension fund surpluses; and if he will make a statement. [7144]

Mr. McCartney

The recently published Myners Report recommends that the Law Commission should be asked to review whether the objective of maximum clarity over ownership of the surplus can be achieved through legal change. The Chancellor's and my officials are currently exploring the matter with the Law Commission.

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