Written question asked by Christopher Chope (Conservative) on Monday, 24 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 28 July 2000. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Friday, 28 July 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many retired ex-servicemen have their level of pension affected by pay restraint policies in force in 1976 and 1977; what would be the annual cost of raising with effect from 1 April 2001 the pension payable to members of the Armed Services who retired between 1 April 1997 and 31 March 1978 so that it is the same as the pension of those who retired immediately prior to 1 April 1977 -Will write. (Questions printed separately in daily part).

Answer: Mr. Chope: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many retired ex-servicemen have their level of pension affected by pay restraint policies in force in 1976 and 1977. [133162] Mr. Spellar: I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

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