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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Pensions Update

25 March 2020 · Treasury

Proposed by John Glen Con Salisbury

Benefits & Welfare

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At a glance

Key points

  • The government has identified unlawful age discrimination in the Judicial and Firefighters' pension schemes.
  • Technical discussions are underway with stakeholders to address the discrimination.
  • An update on the cost control mechanism for the pension schemes will be provided.

Issue summary

The statement addresses unlawful age discrimination identified in the Judicial and Firefighters' pension schemes and outlines plans to remove this discrimination retrospectively.

Action requested

The government is conducting technical discussions with stakeholders, considering initial views, and will publish detailed proposals later in the year for public consultation. Additionally, an update on the cost control mechanism will be provided.

Key facts

  • The unlawful age discrimination was identified by the Court of Appeal in 2015 reforms.
  • On 15 July 2019, the government announced steps to remove this discrimination retrospectively (HCWS1725).
  • Discussions have been ongoing since February 2020 with trade unions, staff associations, public service employers and other stakeholders.
  • Detailed proposals will be published later in the year for public consultation.
  • Members of public service pension schemes with relevant service do not need to make a claim for changes to apply.
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