NUCLEAR WORKERS' PENSIONS

Early day motion 915, tabled 2 February 2017 by Albert Owen (Labour). Signed by 127 members.

That this House is greatly concerned about the proposed pension reforms to civil nuclear workers on Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) estates; notes that during the course of the Enterprise Act 2016, these workers were also marked for a cap to be imposed on their exit payments, and were assured at the time that their pensions would not be affected; further notes that the terms and conditions that NDA workers were employed on played a crucial role in retaining their vital skills as part of the workforce, and to renege on these promises would not be repaying their commitment with the gratitude it deserves; is alarmed that these pension reforms could see some employees lose up to 75 per cent of their pension; recognises the dedication and professionalism of employees working to make NDA estates around the UK safe; and call on the Government to honour the commitments previously made to these employees and urge the NDA to reconsider the proposed pension changes.

Signatures by party: Labour 84, Scottish National Party 27, Labour/Co-operative 8, Independent 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Liberal Democrat 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.