§ Mr. KidneyTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what is his timetable for issuing draft regulations on stakeholder pensions. [102507]
§ Mr. RookerWe aim to issue draft regulations on stakeholder pensions for consultation early next year, in advance of the regulations being laid by around Easter.
§ Mr. FieldTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many companies are currently engaged in firm negotiations with the Government to introduce stakeholder pensions. [103001]
§ Mr. RookerThe pension and financial services industry is involved in the consultation process on the detail of stakeholder pensions policy.