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<p>HM Treasury published an Impact Assessment in September 2012 on the Public Service
Pensions Bill, which later became the Public Service Pensions Act 2013. This Act links
the Normal Pension Age for public sector workers (including prison officers) to the
State Pension Age. This is important to ensure the Normal Pension Age for public service
schemes remains in line with developments in longevity, ensuring the sustainability
of the schemes and managing risks to the taxpayer.</p><p>There were extensive discussions
between Ministers and with Trade Unions and others at this time.</p>
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