§ Mr. WebbTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions under what circumstances he expects to use the powers in the Age-Related Payments Bill to make payments to pensioners under the age of 70. [169241]
§ Malcolm WicksThe affirmative regulation making power allows for ad-hoc payments to pensioners and the circumstances for the making of such payments will be determined at the time. If such regulations are made they will be debated in Parliament and subject to the approval of both Houses.