HC Deb 17 April 2000 vol 348 cc398-9W
Mr. Field

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will estimate the cost of(a) 5 to 10 per cent., (b) 10 to 15 per cent., (c) 15 to 20 per cent., (d) 20 to 25 per cent., (e) 25 to 30 per cent., (f) 30 to 35 per cent., (g) 35 to 40 per cent., (h) 40 to 45 per cent., (i) 45 to 50 per cent., (j) 50 to 55 per cent., (k) 55 to 60 per cent. and (l) 60 to 65 per cent. of those currently in SERPS producing satisfactory evidence that they have been misled over surviving spouses' entitlement. [117538]

Mr. Rooker

The cost of any given percentage of people currently in SERPS producing satisfactory evidence that they have been misled over surviving spouses entitlement will depend on which individuals are included and how much SERPS they have accrued.