Originally Posted by Traduk

Sorry, but if the answer was off topic, it was pertinent to the question.

One of the arguments being levelled at doctors is funding based on their contributions with reference to amounts received and the duration of amounts paid out based on longevity.

The minister responsible used reference to annuities cost to supply the same amount of pension and within that context as with almost all government arguments longevity figures large. I would go so far as to state the longevity has become a must have inclusion within government remarks on pension liabilities.

I believe that doctors have a very strong case, as do many other public employees. To my way of thinking a debate encompasses exploration of all factors pertinent to both sides of the argument without which we all might as well restrict replies to agree or disagree without giving reasons.