Written question asked by Hugh Bayley (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 January 1996. It was answered by John Watts (Conservative) on Monday, 15 January 1996 on behalf of the Department of Transport.

Dept of Transport

Question: Pursuant to the Minister for Public Transport's statement to Standing Committee B on 22nd April 1993, column 1289, about the British Railways additional superannuation schemes; if it is the Government's intention that private sector employers should continue to make matching contributions on behalf of former BR employees who were contributing to BRASS and receiving matching contributions at the time of their transfer to the private sector. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Bayley: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Minister for Public Transport's statement to Standing Committee B on 22 April 1993, column 1289, about the British Railways additional superannuation schemes, if it is the Government's intention that private sector employers should continue to make matching contributions on behalf of former BR employees who were contributing to Brass and receiving matching contributions at the time of their transfer to the private sector. [7452] Mr. John Watts: Yes. Existing Brass employer contributions must be matched by new employers.

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