§ Mr. Norman Lamontasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what further discussions he intends to have with representative organisations on requirements relating to the recognition of occupational pension schemes and the preservation of pension rights.
§ Mr. DeanWe hope to discuss with representative organisations the detailed use to be made of the regulation-making powers we are seeking in both these connections under the Social Security Bill. To this end, a document has been prepared in my Department setting out the relevant regulation-making powers and indicating the way in which they might be used, subject to parliamentary approval. Copies have been sent to the Trades Union Congress, the Confederation of British Industry and the main pensions organisations; and a copy has been placed in the Library of the House.