§ 87. Vice-Admiral Hughes Hallettasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department by how much the pension of a police officer who joined the force in 1948 and serves for 25 years will be abated when he qualifies for a National Insurance retirement pension; and upon what principle this decision was reached.
§ Mr. R. A. ButlerAn officer who joined the police service on or after 5th July, 1948, and retires after completing twenty-five years' service will be liable to a reduction of 16s. 3d. a week in his police pension when he reaches the age of 65. He will throughout his police service have benefited by a reduction of 1s. 2d. a week in his police pension contributions in respect of this liability. These arrangements are based on the decision of successive Governments to avoid duplication of benefits under public service pension schemes and the National Insurance scheme.