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Written question asked by Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Bolton (Labour) on Thursday, 14 January 2010.


Chief of the General Staff

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government what lump sum was paid to Sir Richard Dannatt on his retirement as Chief of the General Staff; and whether that payment was enhanced for any reason.
Answer

Sir Richard Dannatt was awarded a terminal grant and pension commensurate with his rank and length of service. The amounts awarded are considered personal data and are therefore protected from disclosure under the Data Protection Act 1998.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
956; 716 c167WA
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Army Lump sum payments Retirement Chiefs of staff Dannatt, Lord
Link
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