§ Mr. Alex Carlileasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) whether he has any proposals for the introduction of a standard retirement age for men and women; and if he will make a statement;
(2) whether he has any proposals for facilitating the early retirement of men aged between 60 and 64 years; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NewtonRetirement age was one of the issues considered by the inquiry into provision for retirement, which has formed part of the social security review. The Government's conclusions and proposals arising from the review as a whole will be published as soon as possible.