§ Mr. ViggersTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to change his Department's normal retirement age policy; and when he will make an announcement. [28586]
§ Dr. MoonieIn the Ministry of Defence some 60,000 civilian employees, two thirds of the work force, have the option to retire at any time between age 60 and 65. The MOD has been reviewing the case for giving the remainder, who have a normal retirement age of 60, the same option. Our review is nearing completion and we expect to be able to announce its findings in the next few weeks.