Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour) on Monday, 14 February 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 February 2000. It was answered by Stuart Bell (Labour) on Monday, 28 February 2000 on behalf of the Church Commissioners.

Church Commissioners

Question: To ask the honourable Member for Middlesbrough, representing the Church Commissioners, what is the average weekly value of SERPS payments to eligible retired clergy. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Flynn: To ask the hon. Member for Middlesbrough, representing the Church Commissioners, what is the average weekly value of SERPS payments to eligible retired clergy. [110635] Mr. Stuart Bell: Retired clergy are not normally eligible for SERPS payments since the clergy pension scheme is Contracted out of SERPS. (For the purposes of National Insurance contributions the Church Commissioners have, since 1978, been deemed the Employers.) Some clergy may be eligible for some SERPS payments in respect of other work not covered by the clergy pension scheme.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 110635; 345 c81W
Session: 1999-00
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Clergy Eligibility Personal income Pensions State earnings related pension scheme