§ Baroness Castle of Blackburn asked Her Majesty's Government:
§ Whether they will give an assurance that the Government Actuary's Report under Section 36 of the Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 will be published without delay, so that the contents can be taken into account in fixing next year's up-rating of the basic pension. [HL4405]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Social Security (Baroness Hollis of Heigham)The Government Actuary is currently finalising his report under Section 36 of the Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000. It will he published when it is completed.