§ Miss McIntoshTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what representations he has received concerning the value of pension funds since 1 January 2001. [28198]
§ Mr. McCartneyThe Department has frequent discussions with representatives of the pensions industry which cover a range of issues. We also receive a large number of pieces of correspondence concerning a range of pensions issues.
§ Mr. Peter DuncanTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what the average delay was in making payment to state earnings related pension schemes for contributions due in the year to April 2001; what the figure was in each year since the scheme was introduced; and if he will make a statement. [30310]
§ Mr. McCartneyThe information requested is not available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.