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Written question asked by Christopher Chope (Conservative) on Wednesday, 2 February 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 February 2011. It was answered by David Lidington (Conservative) on Monday, 7 February 2011 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Western European Union

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs which organisation will guarantee the pensions of former employees of Western European Union (WEU) after the closure of WEU in 2011.
Answer

The Western European Union (WEU) Council, of which the UK is a member, is responsible for ensuring appropriate arrangements are in place for the transfer of the administration of its residual responsibilities—including payment of pensions to former WEU staff—following closure of the WEU later this year.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
38775; 523 c24W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Pensions Western European Union
Link
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