New Clause 15

Pensions Bill

Public Bill Committees, 8 February 2007, 10:00 am

Report on contribution credits

‘The Secretary of State shall present a report annually to the House of Commons on—

(a) the number of carers in receipt of contribution credits;

(b) the number of carers caring for 20 or more hours per week who are not in receipt of contribution credits;

(c) the associated costs of contribution credits to the National Insurance Fund of (a);

(d) an estimate of the cost of providing contribution credits to persons falling within paragraph (b), and

(e) any proposals he may have for reviewing eligibility for contributions credits.’.—[Andrew Selous.]

Brought up, and read the First time.

Motion made, and Question put, That the clause be read a Second time:—

The Committee divided: Ayes 5, Noes 10.

Question accordingly negatived.