Mr. Geraint Morganasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he proposes to introduce legislation to enable pensioners under 70 years of age who are re-employed in the National Health Service to enjoy the full benefit of increases in their pay, other than increases brought about by a change in the terms and conditions of their employment, with effect from 1st October 1972.
§ Sir K. JosephThe necessary regultions are now being drafted and they will be made as soon as the consultation with staff interests which is required under the Superannuation Act 1972 has taken place.
Mr. Geraint Morganasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether, pending the introduction of legislation, 127W he will order that there shall be no further abatement of pensions in those cases where no abatement will, with effect from 1st October 1972, be required once that legislation comes into effect.
§ Sir K. JosephNo. I have no powers to do so.