Arrived today from my MP - Sandra Osborne...
Dear Stupendous Man (
)
Please find attached a copy of a reply I have received from Jim Fitzpatrick, Transport Minister regarding NATS Pension Scheme.
......
As far as I'm aware, the scheme can be changed, however I am not happy with the Government's reply and intend to raise this matter with the company. There is also a briefing in Parliament shortly which I intent to attend.
I will let you know when I receive a reply from NATS
Yors sincerely
Sandra Osborne MP
So...
We'll see what comes from the company and parliament briefing.
The Jim Fitzpatrick reply is pretty much a cut and paste of his reply to Cuddles
here and ImnotanERIC
here
Dear Sandra
Thank you for your letter dated 21 October enclosing correspondence from your constituent regarding the NATS pension scheme.
The proposal jointly developed by NATS and the NATS Trade Union Side (NTUS) forthe reform of the NATS pension scheme is a matter for the company.
I can advise you that the company, and the NTUS have parallel consultation processes in place with employees and members respectively, which have just started this week. Your constituent should ensure they take full advantage afforded by the consultations, to seek clarification, raise questions, and make their views known both to NATand their TU representative.
Should you have further questions about the consultation process, may I suggest you write to NATS at 4000 parkway, Whiteley, Fareham PO147FL either to ******* ********* - ****** who is General Counsel & Company Secretary or **** ******* who is Head of External Communications.