That is extremely helpful. None the less, we believe that the regulator is not the correct answer. If we continue down this route, we will end up with a one-size-fits-all definition of what every pension scheme will look like. Moreover, as I said, direct benefit schemes will continue on their downward spiral. As I said at the beginning, I will take advice on this. But I would be fairly surprised if we did not come back to this issue on Report.
Clause 110 agreed to.
Pensions Bill
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Lord Skelmersdale
(Conservative)
in the House of Lords on Thursday, 17 July 2008.
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