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Civil Service Pensions

Debate between Nick Thomas-Symonds and Sorcha Eastwood
Monday 6th July 2026

(3 weeks, 6 days ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nick Thomas-Symonds Portrait Nick Thomas-Symonds
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My hon. Friend is absolutely right.

Sorcha Eastwood Portrait Sorcha Eastwood (Lagan Valley) (Alliance)
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I also must declare an interest, as my husband is a civil servant and is currently paying into a pension. Does the Minister agree that this is one of the best examples we have of the social contract falling apart? People who have literally worked for the state are now unable to be paid by the state. I really welcome your statement about insourcing. You have said that it is important that the taxpayer not have to foot the bill—

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