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Second reading of Superannuation Bill

8 September 2010 (updated on 8 September 2010)

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Francis Maude, Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General, introduced the second reading of the Superannuation Bill in the Commons. It passed with a vote and will be considered by a Public Bill Committee.

Summary of the Bill

Clause 1 of this Bill would cap compensation payable under the Civil Service Compensation Scheme at a maximum of 12 months’ pay for compulsory redundancy and 15 months’ for voluntary exits. Clause 2 provides for clause 1 to expire after 12 months, unless repealed, extended or revived using order-making powers.

The Conservative-Liberal Democrat Coalition Government has invited the civil service unions to negotiate a “sustainable and practical long term successor scheme”.