§ 42. David TaylorTo ask the hon. Member for Middlesbrough, representing the Church Commissioners, what recent submissions relating to the future of the final salary scheme for retired clergy have been made to the Commissioners; and if he will make a statement. [43185]
§ Mr. BellThe Church of England is undertaking wide-ranging consultation on this subject. As yet it is unclear whether or not there is any desire for a move away from the current defined benefit pension arrangements.