§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Industry what consideration has been given to the future of the Post Office pension fund in the discussions on the future construction of the corporation; what discussions he has held and with whom about the future of the pension fund; what representations he has received; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Adam ButlerThe Post Office is consulting its unions and the trustees of the fund and will put proposals to my 667W right hon. Friend in due course. No specific representations on the subject have been received.