The hon. Gentleman is absolutely correct in saying that there is some element of protection for firefighters, but we need to look forward, because that is what pensions are about. The new retirement age will keep firefighters working to 60 years of age in future. Are we about to breed supermen and superwomen who will be able to withstand such work at the age of 60?
Public Service Pensions Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Russell Brown
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 29 October 2012.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Public Service Pensions Bill.
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