Debates between Mark Francois and Margaret Ferrier during the 2015-2017 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Mark Francois and Margaret Ferrier
Monday 29th June 2015

(9 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Margaret Ferrier Portrait Margaret Ferrier (Rutherglen and Hamilton West) (SNP)
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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.

Mark Francois Portrait The Minister for Communities and Resilience (Mr Mark Francois)
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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 Portrait Margaret Ferrier
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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.