Written question asked by Desmond Swayne (Conservative) on Monday, 26 July 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 October 1999. It was answered by Peter Kilfoyle (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 October 1999 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what provision will be made to fund the transfer of DERA employee pension entitlements from the Civil Service Pension Scheme into a private scheme following his proposals for privatisation; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Swayne: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what provision will be made to fund the transfer of DERA employee pension entitlements from the Civil Service Pension Scheme into a private scheme following his proposals for privatisation; and if he will make a statement. [93669] Mr. Kilfoyle: No decisions have been taken on the form of a PPP for DERA, and it is therefore too early to be specific about pension arrangements for staff or how they will be funded.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 93669; 336 c421W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Joint ventures Private sector Privatisation Pension rights Defence Evaluation and Research Agency