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Occupational Pensions

Earlier, my hon. Friend said that there was a moderate response from the ombudsman about the financial implications. Reference was made to not writing a blank cheque. However, the report also says that"““the Government should consider whether it should make arrangements for the restoration of the core pension and non-core benefits””." It seems that there is confusion about what the ombudsman recommended and the Select Committee recommended. What is being denied is the accurate figure that the Government say is the implication of what is being recommended. My hon. Friend is not bringing that point out adequately.