§ Mr. SwayneTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what use his Department has made of services provided by the Government Actuary's Department in each of the last four years. [23956]
§ Dr. MoonieThe Ministry of Defence regularly uses the services provided by the Government Actuary's Department. These services include receiving actuarial advice in respect of the armed forces pension scheme, advice regarding continuing pension provision for civilian staff transferred to a new employer under the TUPE regulations and also specific advice on casework involving both Service and Civilian staff pensions.
The Government Actuary has provided these services for many years.
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