Rejected petition Amend MP's pension scheme

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MP's enjoy a substantial pension based on 20 years of service.They contribute 11% of salary and receive 50% of approximately £65,000 as their pension. Government should increase contributions and increase the qualifying period.Many public servants are being asked to contribute substantially more, over a longer period for substantially less. MP's are apparently reluctant to amend their own scheme.

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Date submitted 4 August 2011
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