§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a study of the anomalies existing in women's superannuation schemes with a view to equalising them with men; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RossiA report of the Occupational Pensions Board entitled "Equal Status For Men And Women In Occupational Pension Schemes" was published in 1976—Cmnd 6599—and a further study cannot be justified. Initiatives which are intended to require equal treatment in occupational pension schemes are being taken within the European Community. For the time being, however, the Government's policy is that equality should be achieved on a voluntary basis through negotiation between employers and employees.