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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Treasury Directions under the Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022

15 December 2022 · Treasury

Proposed by John Glen Con Salisbury

Benefits & Welfare

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At a glance

Key points

  • The government has published Treasury Directions in response to a Court of Appeal ruling on pension reforms.
  • These Directions aim to provide consistent treatment across public service pension schemes.
  • Authorities must develop scheme regulations based on these Directions by 1 October 2023.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the government's response to a Court of Appeal ruling on pension reforms that found discrimination against public service workers.

Action requested

HM Treasury has published and made available Treasury Directions today, which provide consistent treatment across public service pension schemes and enable responsible authorities to develop scheme regulations. These regulations must be in place by 1 October 2023.

Key facts

  • The Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022 was enacted to remedy discrimination identified by the McCloud and Sargeant case.
  • The retrospective remedy is due to come into force by 1 October 2023.
  • Treasury Directions are available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-service-pensions-and-judicial-offices-act-2022-treasury-directions.
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