§ Mr. HarrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what proposals he has for the equalisation of the retirement age for men and women under the state pension schemes; what progress is being made towards their implementation; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter LloydProposals for the equalisation of state pension age continue to be under consideration. Negotiations have begun on the EC directive completing the implementation of the principle of equal treatment for men and women in statutory and occupational social security schemes.