Written question asked by Steve Webb (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 27 June 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 November 2002. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 7 November 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much money was spent by the relevant pension fund on paying pensions to retired members of the armed forces in 2001-02; if he will estimate the corresponding amounts to be spent in (a) five years' time, (b) 10 years' time, (c) 20 years' time and (d) 30 years' time; if he will estimate in each case the proportion of such liabilities which will arise from (i) unfunded pension schemes and (ii) pre-funded pension schemes; and in the case of pre-funded schemes, if he will estimate the value of the corresponding pre-funded funds in each of these years. - Will write and place copy in Library.

Answer: Mr. Webb: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much money was spent by the relevant pension fund on paying pensions to retired members of the armed forces in 2001-02; if he will estimate the corresponding amounts to be spent in (a) five years' time, (b) 10 years' time, (c) 20 years' time and (d) 30 years' time; if he will estimate in each case the proportion of such liabilities which will arise from (i) unfunded pension schemes and (ii) pre-funded pension schemes; and in the case of pre-funded schemes, if he will estimate the value of the corresponding pre- funded funds in each of these years. [66562] Mr. Ingram: 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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