Captain BW Derrick TD
Telephone: 01543 410124
Email: cllr.bernardderrick@lichfielddc.gov.uk
29th August 2007
SERVICE PERSONNEL & VETERANS AGENCY
I wrote to the above some time ago to obtain guidelines regarding "Preserved Pensions" that attracted substantial press coverage at the time
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I received a reply today and have detailed below the main points for qualification of a Preserved Pension that was introduced on 31st March,1975. The information may be to the advantage of some Members:-
1. Prior to 31st March,1975, a service person had to complete 22 years regular service to qualify for a pension.
2. Only service persons serving on or after 31st March,1975 with 5 years or more reckonable service and providing they were aged 26 at the time of leaving regular service could qualify for a Preserved Pension.
3. Reserve service does not count for pension purposes.
4. There has been no retrospective change to these rules.
If anyone thinks they may qualify for a Preserved Pension, the contact address is:-
ARMED FORCES PENSION SCHEME
MAIL POINT 480
KENTIGERN HOUSE
65 BROWN STREET
GLASGOW
G2 8EX
Telephone 0800 085 3600
