§ 35. Mr. HopkinsTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues and others concerning pension rights and other benefits for workers dismissed at Government communications headquarters under previous Governments. [44549]
§ Mr. FatchettMy right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary has personally discussed this with members of the CCSU on a number of occasions. The dismissed workers received compensation in accordance with the terms of the Civil Service Compensation Scheme and the recommendations of the Civil Service Appeals Board.