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Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 January 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 January 2025. It was answered by Jim McMahon (Labour) on Friday, 31 January 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Councillors and Mayors: Workplace Pensions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 17 January 2025 to Question 22645 on Workplace Pensions: Councillors and Mayors, whether she has had discussions with local authorities on reinstating pensions for (a) mayors and (b) councils since 5 July 2024.

Answer

Since 5 July 2024, the Secretary of State has not held discussions with any local authorities regarding re-instating access to the Local Government Pension Scheme for mayors or councillors in England, though it is recognised that the subject has been raised by the sector over many years since the scheme was closed to those office holders in 2014.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26040
Session
2024-26
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Subjects
Councillors Workplace pensions Mayors
Link
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