§ 5. Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what discussions are taking place between his Department and other members of the 559W EEC to reduce the pensionable age for men; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. OrmeNo such discussions are going on at present. The recent EEC Council directive on equal treatment for men and women in social security specifically permits differences in pension ages to continue.