Court of Justice 8 May 1984, 23/83 (W.G.M. Liefting and others v Directie van het Academisch Ziekenhuis bij de Universiteit van Amsterdam and others.)

OPINION OF ADVOCATE GENERAL SIR GORDON SLYNN DELIVERED ON 8 MAY 1984 My Lords, There exist in the Netherlands State pension schemes for the elderly and for widows and orphans which are contributory and which are of general application. Civil servants participate in an additional pension scheme which is also contributory.