§ Mr. Reidasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many representations he has received protesting against the proposal to restrict the unemployment benefit entitlement of those with substantial occupational pensions; and when he expects to introduce enabling legislation on this proposal.
§ Mr. OrmeAbout 500 representations have been received from organisations representing employers, employees and occupational pensioners from individual trade unions and from private individuals. We propose to bring forward the necessary legislation at the earliest suitable opportunity.