Oral Answers to Questions
Debate between Margaret Ferrier and Mark Francois
Margaret Ferrier (Rutherglen and Hamilton West) (SNP)
16. What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Scotland on the effect of firefighters pension scheme reforms in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
The Minister for Communities and Resilience (Mr Mark Francois)
The firefighters pension scheme is devolved, and it is for the Scottish Government to consider its operation in Scotland. As such, I have had no discussions with the Secretary of State for Scotland on this matter.
Margaret Ferrier
Surely the UK Government should withdraw this appalling threat to Scotland’s funding and allow the Scottish Government to manage their own public sector pensions within the agreed funding settlement framework.