Pension plans are 'admirable' says MHK

Friday, 24 July 2015 00:00

It's time to level the pension playing field across the public and private sectors.

That's the message from Douglas West MHK Chris Thomas who says plans to reach a common pension age by February are "admirable".

The Public Sector Pensions Authority is responsible for the management, administration and governance of the majority of public sector pension arrangements.

Mr Thomas explains why steps should be taken as soon as possible:

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