§ Mr. Penhaligonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services which nationalised industries have increased the pensions paid to former employees in 1972 and 1973; by what percentage in each case; and how these compare with pension increases to former civil servants under the terms of the Pensions Increase Act 1971.
§ Mr. O'MalleyThere is now no ministerial responsibility for the details of pension schemes in nationalised industries.