§ Mr. Frank FieldTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what steps the Government have taken(a) to identify appropriate indicators for securing safe and sustainable pensions by the spring Council meeting in Barcelona and (b) to develop a national strategy report by September; and what plans he has to promote public participation in this process. [37761]
§ Mr. McCartneyDiscussion on the possibility of developing pension indicators is being taken forward by the Economic Policy Committee and Social Protection Committee as part of their remit for taking work forward on objectives for safe and sustainable pension systems. The UK takes a full part in this work. We are also discussing with the Commission the best format for the national strategy reports that will outline the approaches of member states to meeting the objectives that have been agreed. The UK response will draw on the extensive public consultations on pension developments that have already taken place.