HC Deb 20 May 1997 vol 294 c32W
Mrs. Gillan

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment when the consultation on teachers' pensions will be completed; and when the Government's decision will be published. [573]

Mr. Byers

The consultation period ends on 9 June. My right hon. Friend will take and announce decisions after that date.

Mrs. Gillan

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment when he plans to meet the teacher unions to discuss reform of the teachers' superannuation scheme. [572]

Mr. Byers

I plan to meet the teacher unions shortly to discuss a variety of subjects. My right hon. Friend will decide in due course on a timetable for the review of the teachers' superannuation scheme and on how and when to seek the views of the teacher unions on that particular topic.