Written question asked by David Stewart (Labour) on Thursday, 10 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 March 2005. It was answered by Phil Hope (Labour) on Thursday, 17 March 2005 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what recent representations and meetings he has had with Unison regarding the Local Government Pension Scheme; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. David Stewart: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what recent representations and meetings he has had with Unison regarding the Local Government Pension Scheme; and if he will make a statement. [222135] Phil Hope: [holding answer 16 March 2005]: I refer my hon. Friend to the answer given on 23 February 2005, Official Report, columns 645-46W, to the hon. Member for Chorley (Mr. Hoyle). Further meetings and discussion have taken place since, the last of which was on 10 March. These have been of a constructive nature, looking into the long term issues relating to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

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