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Proceeding contribution from Lord McKenzie of Luton (Labour) in the House of Lords on Monday, 30 June 2008. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Pensions Bill.


Pensions Bill

I thank the noble Lord for his support. I re-emphasise the point, which I hope I made, that the offence applies to a wilful breach of certain employer duties. An employer who does not comply because of genuine inadequacy will be extremely unlikely to be found guilty of wilfulness. The use of ““wilful”” ensures that if employers fail to fulfil their duties through haphazard administration or forgetfulness, they will not be criminalised under these provisions. It is important that we get that clear.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
703 c74 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Devolved matters Crime Company liquidations Administration Cooperation Inspections Fixed penalties Employers' contributions Fines Powers of entry Northern Ireland Workplace pensions Pensions Regulation Take-up Revenue and Customs Pensions Regulator Pensions Regulator Tribunal National employment savings trust scheme
Legislation
Pensions Bill 2007-08
Link
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