§ Mr. John TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions whether Mr. Graham Cotton of Olton in Solihull, a Qa pensioner, would be eligible for compensation under the provisions of the Pensions Bill.[176233]
§ Malcolm WicksIt is not yet possible to say exactly who will be eligible for help through the proposed financial assistance scheme provision of the Pensions Bill. This is a difficult and complex area and, as explained at Report stage of the Bill on 19 May, we shall be working on the detail over the coming months, in consultation with interested parties, to ensure that the scheme is workable and provides appropriate levels of assistance to the right people. Eligibility of individuals will depend on the detailed design of the scheme and the circumstances of particular schemes and scheme members.