Written question asked by David Stewart (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 December 2000. It was answered by Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour) on Monday, 18 December 2000 on behalf of the Scotland Office.

Scotland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what representations he has received about the winding up of the occupational pension plan operated by the UK section of McDermott International Ltd.

Answer: Mr. David Stewart: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received about the winding up of the occupational pension plan operated by the UK section of McDermott International Ltd. [143085] Dr. Reid: I have received representations from my hon. Friend about this matter. I know my hon. Friend is meeting OPAS (the Pensions Scheme Advisory Service) which can provide advice on these issues. The responsibility for ensuring the proper statutory procedures of occupational pension schemes rests with the Occupational Pensions Regulatory Authority. And the Pensions Ombudsman can investigate complaints of maladministration from members of occupational pension schemes.

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