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Proceeding contribution from Lord McKenzie of Luton (Labour) in the House of Lords on Monday, 20 April 2009. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Postal Services Bill [HL].

Postal Services Bill [HL]

I think that sometimes in this discourse we are in danger of interchanging consent and consultation. I refer my noble friend to Clause 24, which makes it absolutely clear that the Secretary of State must consult the trustee of the RMPP before making an order under Clause 16 or any order under any other provisions of this part. That is embedded in the legislation and it is very clear. Perhaps we may look at what happens with the process going forward once the Government have taken on board the accrued liabilities. As I said a moment ago, in the normal course of events, going forward it is a matter for Royal Mail Group Ltd and the trustees. However, there could not just be a spurious adjustment to the terms of the RMPP going forward without requiring the processes set down in general pensions legislation to kick in. Therefore, a requirement for consultation is set down in the Bill.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
709 c1303-4 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disability Devolved matters Consumers Bus services Assets Bank services Closures Fees and charges EU law Investment Low incomes Northern Ireland Workplace pensions Public sector Public consultation Older people Staff Post offices Pension funds Postal services Parcels Ofcom Postal Services Commission Post Office Scotland Small businesses Regulation Shares Working hours Wales Tax allowances Taxation Trusts Rural areas Royal Mail Universal service obligation Girobank
Legislation
Postal Services Bill (HL) 2008-09
Link
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