§ Mr. Rookerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects to bring forward his proposals for changes in local government superannuation rules; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. KingThe local government superannuation scheme is embodied in the Local Government Superannuation Regulations 1974–SI 1974 No. 520. Changes to the scheme are a matter for agreement in the first instance between employers and unions in local government, and only when proposed changes have been agreed can the necessary amendments be made. Agreed changes are effected by means of statutory instruments. The Government are considering whether it would be appropriate to convert the existing statutory scheme to a different form.