§ Mr. CanavanTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) what changes he will make to end the rule whereby workers over the age of 55 years who receive an occupational pension of £35 or more per week suffer a reduction in unemployment benefit;
(2) how many people over the age of 55 years suffer a reduction in unemployment benefit because they receive an occupational pension of more than £35 gross per week.
§ Mr. BurtI refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Halifax (Mrs. Mahon) on 10 March at col.625–26.