HC Deb 03 March 1994 vol 238 c831W
Sir Ivan Lawrence

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what proposals he has to review the pension arrangements for firefighters.

Mr. Howard

The terms of reference for the review of the police service pension scheme require that review to include in its report an assessment of the read-across to the fire service. I propose, in addition, to set up a separate review of pension arrangements for firefighters. My officials are drawing up terms of reference for the review, and will circulate them to the fire service employers' and employees' organisations. I will consult the Central Fire Brigades advisory council on any proposals which emerge from the two reviews for change to the pension arrangements for firefighters.