§ Mr. McNamaraTo ask the Secretary of State for Education how many former teachers' pensions are covered by the privatisation review which is currently taking place at the Teachers Pensions Agency. [16981]
§ Mr. Robin SquireWe have made it clear that there is no question of privatising the teachers' superannuation scheme. The present review is concerned solely with the administration of the scheme.
Some 250,000 former teachers have preserved rights in the scheme. Some 340,000 retired teachers are receiving pension payments.
§ Mr. McNamaraTo ask the Secretary of State for Education whether, as part of the privatisation review of the Teachers Pensions Agency, she is considering allowing private firms to charge teachers' employers directly for the provision of administrative services. [16982]
§ Mr. Robin SquireMy right hon. Friend has no plans for any such arrangement.