PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
British Transport Police: Scotland (8 February 2018)

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what assessment he has made of the future viability of the Scottish component of the British Transport Police pension fund when it is transferred to the Scottish Government.

Asked by:
Ian Murray (Labour)

The UK Government is committed to working with the Scottish Government, the British Transport Police Authority and the Scottish Police Authority, to ensure that the pensions of officers and staff transferring to Police Scotland are maintained. Scottish Government Ministers have provided assurances to the Scottish Parliament that British Transport Police officers and staff in Scotland will transfer to Police Scotland with their current terms and conditions of service, including pensions.

Answered by:
David Mundell (Conservative)
20 February 2018