17. To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what contribution he has made to cross-departmental co-ordination of the development of policy on pensions; and if he will make a statement. (108600)

I refer the hon. Gentleman to the answer I gave to the right hon. Member for Wells (Mr. Heathcoat-Amory) today.

20. To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what recent contribution he has made to cross-departmental co-ordination of the development of policy on pensions; and if he will make a statement. (108603)

I refer the hon. Gentleman to the answer I gave to the right hon. Member for Wells (Mr. Heathcoat-Amory) today.