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Occupational Pensions

One problem that we all face is the huge gulf in the figures quoted. Campaigners say that the cost of reimbursement is £4 billion over 60 years, peaking at £100 million a year, but the Government say that the cost is £15 billion. Has the Secretary of State considered the possibility of an independent assessment of the true cost, so that Members can at least know what they are talking about in this regard? Does he not also agree with Joe Harris of the National Pensioners Convention, who said:"““The real issue arising from this case now is the need for a bigger basic state pension to be paid to all in retirement that is guaranteed and secure.””?" Is it not time to think about a citizen’s pension?