asked the Secretary to the Treasury whether the Government propose to implement the proposals contained in the Cohen Report on industrial assurance?

I am afraid that there is no possibility of legislation on this subject in the present Session of Parliament.

Is the right hon. and gallant Gentleman aware of the advantages that would accrue if industrial life assurance were attached to the health and pensions Acts?

The report has not by any means been overlooked, but it raises very difficult issues. Legislation on the subject would be very complex, and in some respects very controversial. In the circumstances, I am afraid that I cannot give any undertaking.

Is the Minister aware that there are certain abuses which the committee said required urgent treatment?

Is he also aware that the Department has had this report for three years, and does he propose to do anything at all in the matter?

I do not think that I can add to the very clear answer which I have given.