asked the Minister for the Civil Service whether he will arrange for ex-Prime Ministers to draw their pensions on the same basis as hon. Members, at the age of 65 years or 62 years when such is eventually adopted for hon. Members.

No. As my hon. Friend is probably aware, the arrangements for the payment of pensions to former Prime Ministers were considered by the Top Salaries Review Body in July 1976 and the review body made no recommendations for change.