Shhhhh.....Not yet published http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/d/pens...multiplier.xls

Read that - it means absolutely nothing to me

Basically I understand it to mean you may not have paid enough tax on your 'thank you for being prepared to lay down your life, gratuity heres a minimal fiscal appreciation of your families sacrificies during your period of loyal tax paying service'; otherwise known as your lump sum. You have the option to save yourself some time by opting into HM Governments 'throw cash at fecking spongers' scheme; alternatively you could sponsor an 'Eastern European' family (for life) in the EU this is known as the 'Schengen Agreement'.

Before the pro EU pedants go off on one, I appreciate freedom of movement is a 'UN' protected thing;.........................a bit like Srebrenica once breached its fucked.

Another way of looking at it is; my name is Nick Clegg;

you are an individual who cannot make a descision because we all look the same to you

My mum/dad/social worker/ geographical location told me that the Conservatives were the embodiment of evil

I don't care

I am claiming

Know any good 'Pads' round 'ere?

Thanks for that, Ed. I've 13 months to push before Mr Multiplier knocks on my door, so it's nice to know.

Originally Posted by Ed Miliband

Shhhhh.....Not yet published http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/d/pens...multiplier.xls

The table relates to the amount by which pensions (state and public sector) increase in line with CPI in the first year of retirement. Those of you who have listened to the Forces Pension Society's briefing on the Financial Aspects Of Retirement will be familiar with this. Members of the Forces Pension Society receive newsletters and magazines keeping them up to speed with such things. To learn more about the Forces Pension Society visit our website (The Forces Pension Society).

Does this multiplier work on the pension sum prior to commutation? If so, how can I find out what my pension would have been without commutattion?

Originally Posted by hmmm

Does this multiplier work on the pension sum prior to commutation? If so, how can I find out what my pension would have been without commutattion?

The table is for year one only. After that, the full year's uplift applies. You need to look at the equivalent table for the financial year after you left and apply the relevant multiplier to the pre-commutation pension figure, then apply the full uplift for the following years. For members of the Forces Pension Society, we do the sums for you. To find out more about us visit The Forces Pension Society .

Thank you very much for the info which answered my question FPS. I just had a look at your site and was very impressed although I think the membership is a litle steep for the benefits that I would currently recieve from it. I would almost certainly join once I reach full pension age and no longer have the luxury of MOD provided health care though.