§ Miss McIntoshTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what recent representations he has received on his policy in relation to pension provision for those over 50 years old who take early retirement; and if he will make a statement. [120948]
§ Mr. RookerNone. Under the present policy employees may retire early and draw an immediate pension from age 50 if their employer agrees. We will be consulting very widely before any decisions are made to change this policy.