Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting) Debate

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Tulip Siddiq Portrait Tulip Siddiq
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I am grateful for the explanation given by the Minister. We support the changes to the local government pension scheme and the other technical amendments, in particular those that aim to broaden the scope of members’ eligibility for the proposed remedy.

Louie French Portrait Mr Louie French (Old Bexley and Sidcup) (Con)
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I rise to declare an interest. Although I have no financial interest in the local government pension scheme, I am still a sitting councillor until May this year, and I sit on the pensions committee. I apologise if I should have made my declaration sooner.