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Written question asked by Lord Jackson of Peterborough (Conservative) on Tuesday, 30 June 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 July 2009. It was answered by Baroness Winterton of Doncaster (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 July 2009 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.


Councillors: Pensions

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what guidance his Department has issued on levels of (a) employee and (b) employer pension contributions in relation to councillors who are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Answer

The contribution rate paid by councillors who are members of the Local Government Pension Scheme is set out in the Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations 1997. The contribution rate for their authority is set by the actuary appointed to carry out the triennial valuation of the relevant scheme pension fund.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
495 c900-1W; 284090
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Councillors Pensions
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk