Written question asked by Baroness McIntosh of Pickering (Conservative) on Monday, 10 March 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 March 2003. It was answered by Robin Cook (Labour) on Monday, 17 March 2003 on behalf of the Leader of the House of Commons.

President of the Council;Leader of the House of Commons

Question: To ask the President of the Council, if he will make a statement about the Lord Chancellor's pension arrangements. - Includes ref to Lord Chancellor's Pension Act 1832, the Parliamentary and other Pensions Act 1972 as amended by the Ministerial and other Pensions and Salaries Act 1991 and the Judicial Pensions Act 1981.

Answer: Miss McIntosh: To ask the President of the Council if he will make a statement about the Lord Chancellor's pension arrangements. [102849] Mr. Robin Cook: The Lord Chancellor's pension arrangements are set out in the Lord Chancellor's Pension Act 1832 and the Parliamentary and other Pensions Act 1972 as amended by the Ministerial and other Pensions and Salaries Act 1991. The Judicial Pensions Act 1981 additionally makes provision for lump sum benefits and for pensions for dependants. The Lord Chancellor's pension is based on his salary at the time of leaving office. At present, this salary is linked to that of the Lord Chief Justice, but the Senior Salaries Review Body has been asked to review the remuneration of the office of Lord Chancellor.

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