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Written question asked by Gwyneth Dunwoody (Labour) on Thursday, 12 July 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 July 2001. It was answered by Ian McCartney (Labour) on Thursday, 19 July 2001 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Dept for Work and Pensions

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what plans there are to ensure that occupational pension schemes have independent chairmen.
Answer

Mrs. Dunwoody: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what plans there are to ensure that occupational pension schemes have independent chairmen. [4620] Mr. McCartney: The Government are currently working on changes to the Pensions Act 1995 that will ensure that more members will have the opportunity to become trustees of their occupational pension scheme. We expect to introduce regulations during this parliamentary session. We have no plans to require the trustee boards of occupational pension schemes to have independent chairmen.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4620; 372 c413W;372 c414W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Workplace pensions Pension funds Reform Trusts
Legislation
Pensions Act 1995
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk