HC Deb 10 June 1997 vol 295 cc382-3W
Mr. Edward Davey

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to assist the London Fire and Civil Defence Authority with the growth in its pension liabilities; and if he will make a statement. [2366]

Mr. George Howarth

Fire authorities generally are faced with the cost of meeting increasing pensions commitments from their revenue budgets. The Government will take this into account in reaching its decisions on future local government settlements. My right hon. Friend will also be giving early consideration to taking forward the review that has been undertaken of the fireman's pension scheme.