HC Deb 11 July 1980 vol 988 cc335-6W
Mr. Walter Johnson

asked the Minister of Transport what arrangements he proposes to make a deal with the on-going deficit of pension funds inherited by London country buses and coaches under the Transport (London) Act 1969; and if he will make a statement.

Report Number Title Date
1 Representations to Government on some problems of Agriculture: A First Statement of the Views of the Northern Ireland Economic Council. February 1978
2 Annual Statement of Work 1977–78 September 1978
3 Recommendations on Energy Policy in Northern Ireland. September 1978
4 The Development of Horticulture in Northern Ireland: Some Comment by the Economic Council. January 1979
5 Statement of Views on Air Passenger Services February 1979
6 Statement of Views on Sea Ferry Services. May 1979
7 Economic and Social Progress in Northern Ireland: A response to the Government's Discussion Paper. June 1979
8 Annual Report 1978–79 September 1979
9 Government Statement on Energy Policy in Northern Ireland: Comments by the Economic Council. September 1979
10 The Availability, Supply and Development of Management for Industry and Commerce in Northern Ireland. November 1979
11 The Clothing Industry in Northern Ireland December 1979
12 Industrial Development Policy April 1980
13 Energy Conservation April 1980

It would not be meaningful to attempt to assess the individual contribution of each report to the economic future of Northern Ireland, but the hon. Gentlemen can of course read them for himself and form his own judgment.

Mr. Fowler

Payments into the pension funds of the company's employees are a matter for the company, and I have no plans for any different arrangements.

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