HC Deb 29 April 1980 vol 983 c453W
Mr. Gummer

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will now agree to lower the age at which men can buy retirement issue savings certificates to 60 years.

Mr. Lawson

I have no plans at present to change the existing age qualification for the purchase of retirement issue national savings certificates.

Mr. Gummer

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has had from the Equal Opportunities Commission on the unequal treatment of men and women in their opportunities to purchase retirement issue savings certificates.

Mr. Lawson

None.