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Written question asked by Lord Northbrook (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 April 2018, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 May 2018. It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 May 2018 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Cyprus: Military Bases

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact on the pension rights of those employed at the Sovereign Base Area's Defence Fire Risk Management Organisation of the proposed privatisation of that organisation; and whether there are any precedents for the proposed privatisation.

Answer

The Defence Fire Risk Management Organisation (DFRMO) is not being privatised. Elements of the Defence Fire and Rescue capability are already delivered by contractors at a number of Defence's fire stations. The Defence Fire and Rescue Project is examining the provision of this capability worldwide to assess whether there are alternative ways to deliver the capability at improved value for money, including the extension of contractor involvement, whilst ensuring continued protection of key military activities. The process is currently at the stage where final approvals to award a contract are being sought.

Details of the Bidders' proposals for Cyprus are commercially sensitive but all employees' rights and employer responsibilities, including pension provision for the DFRMO Locally Employed Civilians in Cyprus, have been considered throughout the competition. Members of the Defence Fire and Rescue Service and their trade union representatives have been consulted at all stages of the project.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7333
Session
2017-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Cyprus Privatisation Pensions Military bases Defence Fire Risk Management Organisation
Link
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