(In thousands of dollars except as noted and per share amounts) Notes to CoNsolidated FiNaNCial statemeNts  During the year, the Company recorded a pension plan expense of $1.9 million for contracted future plan amendments  to one of the pension benefit plans. The Company’s defined benefit pension expense was as follows:  19.  EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (CONTINUED):  For the years ended September 28, 2013 September 29, 2012 Pension Other Pension Other benefits benefits benefits benefits plans plans Total plans plans Total $ $ $ $ $ $ Pension costs recognized in  net earnings: Current service cost 1,827 309 2,136 1,632 410 2,042 Expenses related to the pension benefits plans  900 – 900 900 – 900 Interest cost  6,124 851 6,975 6,419 973 7,392 Expected return on plan assets  (6,100) – (6,100)  (6,439)  –  (6,439) Past service cost  1,884 – 1,884 – – – Actuarial gains immediately  recognized – (148) (148) – (33) (33) Pension expense  4,635 1,012 5,647 2,512 1,350 3,862 Recognized in: Cost of sales  3,913 625 4,538 1,728 904 2,632 Administration and selling expenses  722 387 1,109 784 446 1,230 4,635 1,012 5,647 2,512 1,350 3,862 85 Annual Report 2013