Oral evidenceSelect & Joint CommitteesWednesday, 8 July 202613:15

Public Accounts Committee: Civil service pensions

Committee hears from witnesses

The Public Accounts Committee will hear oral evidence on civil service pensions. The hearing will examine how the government manages the cost and administration of pension obligations to current and former civil servants, a substantial recurring expense in the public budget. The committee will scrutinise whether pension schemes deliver value for money and sustainability.

Civil service pensions represent a significant long-term liability for taxpayers, with unfunded obligations affecting fiscal sustainability. The outcome of this inquiry may influence government policy on future pension contributions, scheme design, or workforce planning across the entire civil service.

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