All 1 Debates between Iain Stewart and Mark Francois

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Iain Stewart and Mark Francois
Monday 26th November 2012

(12 years ago)

Commons Chamber
Read Full debate Read Hansard Text Read Debate Ministerial Extracts
Mark Francois Portrait Mr Francois
- Hansard - - - Excerpts

Lord Hutton’s report confirmed that the armed forces pension schemes in general stood up very well compared with others in terms of benefits to members. We should bear it in mind that, unlike many other schemes, the armed forces scheme will remain non-contributory and that the normal pension age will be lower than it is for most other schemes. Personnel will also qualify for an early payment at age 40. We are looking at incentives to assist servicemen to purchase their own homes. That is actively being worked on but no final decisions have been taken.

Iain Stewart Portrait Iain Stewart (Milton Keynes South) (Con)
- Hansard - -

T1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.