§ Mr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what were the full terms and conditions of the early retirement settlement for Air Chief Marshal Sir Andrew Wilson; and what is the total cost of the settlement including pension rights.
§ Mr. SoamesIn accordance with standard regulations, precise details of individual pension benefits are. confidential between my Department and the recipient. He will, however, receive the normal benefits of an officer of his rank who seeks voluntary retirement.
The scale of retired pay for an Air Chief Marshal currently runs from £41,875 at 30 years' service to a maximum of £46,099 at 34 years' service. The terminal grant is three times the annual rate of retired pay.