“The pensions of tens of thousands of retired NHS, armed services and other public sector staff have been overpaid for decades, the government has said. About 5% of public sector pensioners are affected by overpayments worth ‘tens of millions’ of pounds. Earlier Lib Dem MP Vince Cable asked for assurances bailiffs would not be turning up at ex-servicemen’s doors. Chancellor Alistair Darling said the money need not be repaid but pensions would be adjusted from April 2009.” (12/15/08)