Civil Service Pensions

Sorcha Eastwood Excerpts

Monday 6th July 2026 Commons Chamber

[Nick Thomas-Symonds]

My hon. Friend is absolutely right.

[Sorcha Eastwood (Lagan Valley) (Alliance)]

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—

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Ms Nusrat Ghani)]

Order. I have not said anything. End your question quickly.

[Sorcha Eastwood]

There has been a cost to the taxpayer in people’s lives. What can you do to restore confidence in the system?

[Madam Deputy Speaker]

Order. What can I do to restore confidence, or what can the Minister do? You mean the Minister?

[Sorcha Eastwood]

indicated assent.

[Madam Deputy Speaker]

Good.