2Consultation in relation to civil service compensation scheme modifications

1

Section 2 of the Superannuation Act 1972 is amended as follows.

2

After subsection (3C) insert—

3D

So far as it relates to a provision of a scheme under the said section 1 which would have the effect of reducing the amount of a compensation benefit, the duty to consult in section 1(3) of this Act is a duty to consult with a view to reaching agreement with the persons consulted.

3

After subsection (11) insert—

11A

Subsection (11B) below applies if a scheme made under the said section 1 makes any provision which would have the effect of reducing the amount of a compensation benefit.

11B

Before the scheme comes into operation, the Minister must have laid before Parliament a report providing information about—

a

the consultation that took place for the purposes of section 1(3) of this Act, so far as relating to the provision,

b

the steps taken in connection with that consultation with a view to reaching agreement in relation to the provision with the persons consulted, and

c

whether such agreement has been reached.

4

The amendments made by this section apply in relation to reductions to which effect is given by a scheme made under section 1 of the 1972 Act after the coming into force of this section.