HC Deb 14 May 1985 vol 79 c117W
Mr. Alex Carlile

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he has any proposals for the implementation of that part of EC Directive (79/7) requiring equal treatment for men and women in respect of state pension schemes; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Whitney

The Government have taken steps to implement Directive 79/9 EEC in relation to the state pension scheme apart from the permitted exclusions relating to pension age (article 7.1(a)) and availability of category B pensions for women (article 7.1 (c)). These both represent areas of positive discrimination in favour of women.