HC Deb 12 December 1973 vol 866 c139W
Mrs. Doris Fisher

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will ensure that discrimination against women in social security legislation does not occur; and if he will make a statement.

Sir K. Joseph

The Government's policy on this subject is embodied in the Social Security Act 1973, which received lengthy and detailed consideration last Session and which marks a major advance in pension rights for women as well as for men.