Written question asked by John Lyons (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 January 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 31 January 2005. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Monday, 31 January 2005 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what progress has been made in changing the pension arrangements for NHS consultants.

Answer: Mr. Lyons: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what progress has been made in changing the pension arrangements for NHS consultants. [210090] Mr. Hutton: The National Health Service Pensions Agency for England and Wales wrote to NHS employers on 23 April 2004 to clarify administrative arrangements for the new contract for consultants. The arrangements will ensure pension benefits are protected for all consultants who move to the new contract.

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