Occupational Pension Schemes (Hansard, 18 July 2002)

HC Deb 18 July 2002 vol 389 c521W 521W

§ Chris Grayling
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions if he will make a statement on the clawback of the state pension by occupational pension schemes. [67836]

§ Mr. McCartney
Occupational pension provision is voluntary, and it is for employers to decide the nature of the scheme and the benefits provided. The decision as to whether a scheme should continue to operate on an integrated basis, or if not, how and when integration should be abolished, is a matter for employers.