Pensions Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 6:30 pm on 2 March 2004.

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Photo of Mr Alan Howarth Mr Alan Howarth Labour, Newport East 6:30, 2 March 2004

On employers' contributions, which the hon. Gentleman has mentioned, has he had the opportunity to study the GMB research? It shows the remarkable variation in employers' contributions, rising from 2 per cent. with Kingfisher Trust and Asda, to 8 per cent. with HSBC and John Laing, and to as much as 12 per cent. with CGNU. Does he have any observations on employers who make derisory contributions to their employees' pension funds?