What decisions have been taken to finance the costs arising from the crystallisation of pensions liablities of public sector research establishments; if he will list the establishments involved; and which Departments will bear the costs involved. - (Holding answer 16 December 1996).

What decisions have been taken to finance the costs arising from the crystallisation of pensions liablities of public sector research establishments; if he will list the establishments involved; and which Departments will bear the costs involved. - (Holding answer 16 December 1996).

If he will comment on the pension rights of unmarried co-habitating individuals whose partner has died, with particular reference to occupational pensions.

If he will comment on the pension rights of unmarried co-habitating individuals whose partner has died, with particular reference to occupational pensions.

What Army pension payments will be made to each of the three soldiers convicted of the manslaughter of the Danish tour guide in Cyprus; when such payments will commence; and what is the current value of such pensions.

What Army pension payments will be made to each of the three soldiers convicted of the manslaughter of the Danish tour guide in Cyprus; when such payments will commence; and what is the current value of such pensions.

Statement on if as reported in the Guardian on 5 December 1996, the Govts proposals to 'simplify policy and procedures' in relation to war widows pensions will leave the pensioners £50m. poorer; and, if not, what is the true position; and to ensure that their proposals to 'simplify policy and...

Statement on if as reported in the Guardian on 5 December 1996, the Govts proposals to 'simplify policy and procedures' in relation to war widows pensions will leave the pensioners £50m. poorer; and, if not, what is the true position; and to ensure that their proposals to 'simplify policy and...

Under what circumstances individuals may claim a war pension; and how many people are currently (a) claiming and (b) entitled to claim a war pension. - Includes figures.

Under what circumstances individuals may claim a war pension; and how many people are currently (a) claiming and (b) entitled to claim a war pension. - Includes figures.

How many (a) men and (b) women are currently in receipt of a war pension in the age categories (i) 20 to 30 years, (ii) 30 to 40 years, (iii) 40 to 50 years, (iv) 50 to 60 years, (v) 60 to 70 years, (vi) 70 to 80 years and...

How many (a) men and (b) women are currently in receipt of a war pension in the age categories (i) 20 to 30 years, (ii) 30 to 40 years, (iii) 40 to 50 years, (iv) 50 to 60 years, (v) 60 to 70 years, (vi) 70 to 80 years and...

For what reasons practice nurses have not been allowed to transfer their contributions from the NHS Pension Fund to practice pension schemes; and various questions on practice nurses and the NHS pension fund. - Announcement shortly.

For what reasons practice nurses have not been allowed to transfer their contributions from the NHS Pension Fund to practice pension schemes; and various questions on practice nurses and the NHS pension fund. - Announcement shortly.

If he will comment on his future plans for rent allowances f or war widows; how many war widows currently receive rent allowances.

If he will comment on his future plans for rent allowances f or war widows; how many war widows currently receive rent allowances.

Pursuant to his Answer of 30th October, Official Report, columns 160-1W, if he will give a breakdown of the illnesses and diseases for which the successful claimants received a war pension; and when his Department finished compiling the final report of this special exercise. - Includes table but information is...

Pursuant to his Answer of 30th October, Official Report, columns 160-1W, if he will give a breakdown of the illnesses and diseases for which the successful claimants received a war pension; and when his Department finished compiling the final report of this special exercise. - Includes table but information is...

Wednesday adjournment debate on unfunded pension liabilities in the European Union. (Refers to Social Security Select Committee first report of 1996/97 - HC 23).

Wednesday adjournment debate on unfunded pension liabilities in the European Union. (Refers to Social Security Select Committee first report of 1996/97 - HC 23).

Letter from the Lord Mackay of Ardbrecknish to members of the War Pensioners Groups concerning the administration of war pensions. DSS. 1996.

Letter from the Lord Mackay of Ardbrecknish to members of the War Pensioners Groups concerning the administration of war pensions. DSS. 1996.

What estimate he has made of the number of people who opted out of (a) SERPS and (b) occupational pension schemes in favour of private personal pension schemes and who have made no further contributions to the private schemes since the year in which they opted out. - Including table.

What estimate he has made of the number of people who opted out of (a) SERPS and (b) occupational pension schemes in favour of private personal pension schemes and who have made no further contributions to the private schemes since the year in which they opted out. - Including table.

Which public sector pension schemes provided injury benefit pension awards; what number of pensioners are involved; and in each case if the benefit is taxable. - Includes table.

Which public sector pension schemes provided injury benefit pension awards; what number of pensioners are involved; and in each case if the benefit is taxable. - Includes table.

Supplementary business question on pensioner issues.

Supplementary business question on pensioner issues.