HC Deb 14 April 1994 vol 241 cc296-7W
Mr. Blunkett

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what guidelines she has issued to health authorities and trusts as respects the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981 with regard to pensions.

Dr. Mawhinney

The national health service executive issued guidance on the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981 to the NHS in November 1993. Copies of the guidance are available in the Library. This guidance includes specific references to pensions and an appendix which provides advice on evaluation of pensions comparability and the assessment of pension packages.