Pensions (Nationalised Industries) Mr. Penhaligon asked the Secretary of State for Social Services which nationalised industries have increased the pensions paid to former employees in 1972 and 1973; by what percentage in each case; and how these compare with pension increases to former civil servants under the terms of the Pensions Increase Act 1971. Mr. O'Malley There is now no ministerial responsibility for the details of pension schemes in nationalised industries.