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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Feb 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"T3.   My constituents have had to put up with over two years of toxic stench because of Transwaste’s disgraceful activity at the Jameson Road landfill site. Residents are weary of the endless enforcement orders issued by the Environment Agency. It is not complicated: the toxic stink has to stop. Will …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 04 Feb 2026
Civil Service Pension Scheme: Administration

"I agree. Peter reached state pension age and gave plenty of notice, but heard nothing. After waiting three hours on the phone, he was told that nothing had been done. He retired in good faith, but the system let him down.

Such cases are not rare. PCS has heard from …..."

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 04 Feb 2026
Civil Service Pension Scheme: Administration

"I agree...."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 04 Feb 2026
Civil Service Pension Scheme: Administration

"I agree.

To deal with hardship, the Cabinet Office has announced interest-free loans of up to £10,000. That may help in the short term, but it is wrong that pensioners are being asked to borrow money that already belongs to them. That should never have been needed. What is more, …..."

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 04 Feb 2026
Civil Service Pension Scheme: Administration

"This problem has a long history. Pensions administration used to be done in-house. In 2012, it was moved out as part of the wider push to outsource services. Over time, Government control was sold off and MyCSP came to an end in 2025. The new contract was awarded quietly, despite …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 04 Feb 2026
Civil Service Pension Scheme: Administration

"I beg to move,

That this House has considered administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme.

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Lewell. I am grateful to my colleagues for attending this morning’s debate. After reading many emails from constituents, it is clear that the issue …..."

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 04 Feb 2026
Civil Service Pension Scheme: Administration

"I agree with the hon. Gentleman. The seriousness of it has been accepted at the highest level. As I was saying, Cat Little, permanent secretary at the Cabinet Office, wrote to the civil servants to admit that the service falls short of what members should expect. That alone should worry …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 04 Feb 2026
Civil Service Pension Scheme: Administration

"I agree. Some retirees have had to borrow money just to pay bills because their expected pension payments or lump sums have not arrived, and no clear timescale has been given for when they will. This is not a one-off mistake; it is part of a longer pattern. The Public …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 04 Feb 2026
Civil Service Pension Scheme: Administration

"I absolutely do agree with you.

The move to Capita was meant to modernise the system and improve services. Instead, it has exposed poor planning and weak control. Since the transfer, the scheme has struggled to work properly. There have been late pension payments, missing lump sums, lost records, broken …..."

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 04 Feb 2026
Civil Service Pension Scheme: Administration

"I do agree with you; it is completely unacceptable...."
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