§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will make a statement on (1) measures for increased co-operation in pensions matters at EU level in the context of Com (2000) 622 which it is his policy to Support; [134801]
(2) the implications of Com (2000) 622 for UK pensions policy. [134802]
§ Mr. RookerWe welcome the steps the Commission is taking to encourage co-operative exchange on the sustainability of pension systems. We will take this opportunity to underline the major advantages of the UK pensions model and of our approach to pension reform.