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Written question asked by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Thursday, 9 December 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 December 2010. It was answered by Lord Robathan (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 December 2010 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armed Forces: Pensions

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions his Department has had with (a) charities and (b) representatives of armed forces' families on the likely effects on them of changes to pensions and benefits proposed in the comprehensive spending review; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

I have had meetings with several organisations and have discussed this along with other pension related issues. We also remain in regular written contact with the Forces Pension Society and I have invited them to meet me.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
30605; 520 c893W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Armed forces Pensions
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk