Civil Service Pensions
Debate between Nick Thomas-Symonds and Bill Esterson(3 weeks, 6 days ago)
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Nick Thomas-Symonds
The hon. Gentleman makes a very good point. I stand ready to continue with the surge resource; I have very frequent updates on that, and I give consideration to what additional resource might be required from me. However, he is absolutely right that we must not neglect the resource or prioritisation that Capita itself is giving to this. It is hugely important that it sticks to its word.
Bill Esterson (Sefton Central) (Lab)
Paul and Susan Robinson each worked for the Health and Safety Executive for more than 40 years. They have not been able to plan for their retirement since finishing work last year; they have been living off their savings and the small loan that they have had. They are typical of the dozens of constituents who have contacted me. The Minister has talked quite rightly of his anger at the missed deadlines. How can he give us confidence that we will not be back here again in a few months’ time with another deadline having been missed?
Nick Thomas-Symonds
It is precisely because of that concern that I am looking to come back to the House in very short order to look at a range of options for this matter.