Police Pension Liabilities Debate

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Department: Home Office
Tuesday 6th November 2018

(5 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nick Hurd Portrait Mr Hurd
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No, the proposed adjustments to the discount rates are independent advice based on adjustments to projected growth rates of the economy—growth rates that I would hope will be significantly higher than they would under a Labour Government.

Craig Tracey Portrait Craig Tracey (North Warwickshire) (Con)
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This is an issue that I have discussed with both my police and crime commissioner and my chief constable. Understandably, there is some concern. Will the Minister reassure them that he will work closely with police forces to fully understand the impact that this change will have and take any action necessary to protect vital frontline services?