§ 28. Mr. ChallenTo ask the Minister for Women what steps are being taken to ensure that women in the Civil Service do not suffer from a gender gap in pension entitlement. [163460]
§ Jacqui SmithThe Civil Service pension scheme is a final salary scheme. Benefits are worked out as a proportion of final pensionable earnings multiplied by years of service. Steps are being taken to ensure the Civil Service provides equal pay, to help women who want to maximise their years of service, and to remove barriers942W to progression. These will all help to ensure that women in the Civil Service do not suffer from a pension gap in pension entitlement.