Written question asked by Huw Edwards (Labour) on Monday, 14 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 April 2005. It was answered by Phil Hope (Labour) on Monday, 4 April 2005 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, if he will make a statement on progress of negotiations with trade union representatives about the future of the local government pension scheme.

Answer: Mr. Edwards: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister if he will make a statement on progress of negotiations with trade union representatives about the future of the Local Government Pension Scheme. [222676] Phil Hope: My right hon. Friend the Deputy Prime Minister announced on 18 March, following a constructive dialogue with local authority employers and trade unions that it has been decided to establish a tri-partite committee of key stakeholders to consider and negotiate the long term future of the Local Government Pension Scheme. In addition, my right hon. Friend the Deputy Prime Minister has made clear the intention to revoke the Local Government Pension Scheme (Amendments) (No.2) Regulations 2004 at the earliest parliamentary opportunity, subject to statutory consultation, as required by the Superannuation Act 1972. A meeting with the employers and trade unions will be taking place as soon as possible to discuss the next steps with nothing ruled in and nothing ruled out.

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