Written question asked by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 27 January 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 February 2000. It was answered by Charles Clarke (Labour) on Monday, 7 February 2000 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when he will announce plans to change the way pensions for police and fire service personnel are allocated and funded; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Simon Hughes: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he will announce plans to change the way pensions for police and fire service personnel are allocated and funded; and if he will make a statement. [108084] Mr. Charles Clarke: Following major reviews of the Police Pension Scheme and the Fire Service Pension Scheme, I am currently considering what long-term changes, if any, are required to the funding arrangements for the two schemes. I hope to publish specific proposals in the spring. Any such proposals will be subject to consultation--in particular with the Police Negotiating Board and the Central Fire Brigades Advisory Committee.

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