§ Mr. KidneyTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what contributions local education authorities have been required to make to the Teachers' Superannuation Scheme in each of the last three years; and what contributions they will be required to make in 2002–03. [22745]
§ Mr. TimmsThe rate of contribution payable by all employers to the teachers' pension scheme is determined through actuarial valuations. The percentages of salary payable for the years 1999–2000 through to 2002–03 are:
Percentage 2001–02 7.2 2001–03 7.4 2001–04 7.4 2002–03 8.35