Written question asked by Christopher Chope (Conservative) on Wednesday, 23 June 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 June 2004. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 June 2004 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what action his Department is taking to cover the deficit in the British Transport Police Pension Fund shown in the December 2002 valuation; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Chope: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what action his Department is taking to cover the deficit in the British Transport Police Pension Fund shown in the December 2002 valuation; and if he will make a statement. [181001] Mr. McNulty: It is currently for the SRA as employer of the British Transport Police, the Management Committee of the Fund, and the corporate pension trustee to agree how to address the deficit. From 1 July 2004 the employer responsibility will be passed to the new British Transport Police Authority. A revaluation of the Fund is to be carried out with effect from 30 June 2004. The results will not be known for some months.

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