Pensions Reform

I agree with the hon. Gentleman on that point. We have made it clear today that, as the White Paper spells out, the 3 per cent. employer contribution will be fixed in the legislation that we will introduce in the next Session. It will be up to subsequent Governments to change that, if they want to, but to do so they would have to come to this House to seek primary legislation. The White Paper makes it clear that we intend to consult soon on a series of transitional support measures that might be necessary to help employers with the introduction of the employer contribution. We hope to get that document out soon.