HC Deb 26 March 1999 vol 328 cc440-1W
Mr. Field

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what records have been kept over the past 15 years by the Benefits Agency of advice given to future pensioners about their SERPS entitlement. [78968]

Mr. Timms

For many years now, records of inquiries of this nature have been retained for only a limited time before being routinely destroyed.

Mr. Field

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what evidence will he required from pensioners claiming compensation for mis-advice given to them by benefit offices about survivors' entitlement to SERPS. [78967]

Mr. Timms

This issue is currently being given careful consideration. We shall make an announcement in due course.