asked Her Majesty's Government:

How much in benefits was paid by the Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme in the past three years; and how much income by way of contributions the scheme received in the past three years. [HL3698]

The amount of the employer contributions to and benefits paid from the Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme is published each year in the Civil Superannuation Resource Accounts. Copies are placed in the Library of the House for the reference of Members. In addition, they are available online on the Civil Service Pensions website at www.civilservice-pensions.gov.uk.