§ Mr. DrewTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what discussions he has had with the Local Government Association on the subject of early retirement for local government officers. [139695]
§ Ms ArmstrongThe Department's officials work closely with a wide range of interested parties on all aspects of the Local Government Pension Scheme. They are in regular touch with the Local Government Association on the subject of early retirement for local government officers, and on pension matters generally.