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Written Question
Civil Servants: Workplace Pensions
Tuesday 31st March 2026

Asked by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what criteria his Department uses in uprating retired Civil Servants Contracted Out Deduction with annual pension increases to their pre and post - 88 GMP; and what other methodologies his Departments uses for these calculations when applied to other pension schemes for the uprating of Civil Servants Contracted Out Deduction.

Answered by Satvir Kaur - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office)

Pension increases are provided for under the Pensions (Increase) Act 1971, and annual Orders (SIs) made by H.M. Treasury under that Act. The increase from 7th April 2025 was confirmed as 1.7%, which is the rate of CPI as at September 2024.

These pension increases apply to all pension benefits with the exception of contracted-out benefits accrued prior to 6 April 1997, for members who reached state pension age before 6 April 2016. Increases on part of this element are provided through the state additional pension.

Written Question
Cabinet Office: Written Questions
Tuesday 31st March 2026

Asked by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when he plans to answer written question 110026, submitted on 2 February 2026.

Answered by Satvir Kaur - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office)

A response has been issued here.

MP Expense Claim
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
Date
Mon 30th Mar 2026
60367087-2
Type
Accommodation
(Council tax)
Description
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMB
Amount
ÂŁ342.85
Paid
Written Question
Agriculture: Costs
Thursday 26th March 2026

Asked by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of fuel, fertiliser and other costs on farmers.

Answered by Angela Eagle - Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Defra is actively monitoring the developments in the Middle East and the impacts for our food and farming sectors, including ongoing discussions with industry leaders to gather evidence.

Food security is a core national priority. We are closely monitoring the impacts of the conflict on food businesses and working with stakeholders across the farm sector.

The Government is supporting the food sector by investing ÂŁ11.8bn this Parliament to support sustainable farming and domestic food production. This includes ÂŁ2bn a year by 2028/29 and a 150% increase in funding for Environmental Land Management schemes.

MP Expense Claim
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
Date
Thu 26th Mar 2026
60367087-3
Type
Office Costs
(Landline phone & internet - rental & usage)
Description
BT BUSINESS BILL [200013613-8668]
Internet
Amount
ÂŁ242.28
Paid
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 25 Mar 2026
Foreign Financial Influence and Interference: UK Politics

"Can I put on record my thanks to Sir Philip Rycroft for his public service? The Secretary of State referenced devolved Administrations. The Scottish Parliament is going into the pre-election period this afternoon, so how will this work in terms of the elections? How will this legislation impact the extraordinary …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 25 Mar 2026
Points of Order

"On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. As I mentioned earlier, the Scottish Parliament goes into recess today ahead of the election, yet the Minister has talked about seeking a legislative consent motion. This is an important issue, and I respect the work that has been done, but can …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 24 Mar 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"T5. Mr Speaker, the energy bills crisis is happening right now, but you might not know that from Ministers’ responses today. The Scottish Government’s actions have helped to deliver clean, green, renewable energy as a net exporter, bailing out the UK Government in terms of heating oil as well. Will …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 24 Mar 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"6. What steps his Department is taking to support communities in Scotland with the cost of energy bills. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 24 Mar 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"Scotland is one of the most energy-rich countries in Europe, and the Treasury and the UK Government have benefited to the tune of hundreds of billions as revenues have flowed in over the years, yet bill payers in Scotland pay among the highest prices in Europe. Labour promised that bills …..."
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