30 October 2002

Following representations to the Minister by the Councillor Roy Wilson, Chair of the EO/LGPC, to seek an extension of the 14 February 2003 reply by date for the above discussion paper, the Minister has agreed to extend the date for receipt of comments to 17 April 2003.

Individual LGPS interests are being notified.

TERRY CROSSLEY

Head of Local Government Pension Division