"Does the noble Baroness agree that her scheme would work the other way round, because older members will tend to have more pre-1997 service that younger members, whose pre-1997 service will be relatively limited? A scheme along the lines she proposes will have some element of generational fairness...." Lord Davies of Brixton - View Speech
"I thank my noble friend for her Answer and I am pleased to hear that the Government are seized of the seriousness of the situation. I hope my noble friend has had the opportunity to read the Westminster Hall debate yesterday, when MP after MP, speaking on behalf of their …..." Lord Davies of Brixton - View Speech
"To ask His Majesty’s Government what actions they are taking in light of recent reports of problems arising from the transfer of Civil Service Pensions administration to Capita...." Lord Davies of Brixton - View Speech
"My Lords, I am going to try to put this issue into context. This is the third leg of our discussion, which centres on what we do now in relation to benefits that accrued for pensionable service prior to 1997.
"I thank those who have taken part in this debate on an important issue. Many people out there—I have had messages from people who are watching this debate—hope for better news. I am sorry that at this stage the Government are maintaining the line.
"I actually said that I was looking forward to discussing it further in Committee. It certainly does require our attention...." Lord Davies of Brixton - View Speech
"I thank my noble friend for presenting the Bill to the House. I speak as a friend of the Bill, although I suspect I will be its only friend apart from the Front Bench.