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Written question asked by Chi Onwurah (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 April 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 April 2023. It was answered by Laura Trott (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 April 2023 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


National Employment Savings Trust Corporation: Atos

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether NEST employed external advisers and consultants regarding the procurement contract between the National Employment Savings Trust and Atos which was cancelled.

Answer

As a public corporation Nest Corporation is generally independent of government in its day-to-day commercial decisions. As the Trustee of the pension scheme, Nest Corporation has a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of its pension scheme members. To fulfil this duty Nest Corporation has sole responsibility for the recruitment, retention of its staff, including external advisers and consultants to provide advice.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
181544
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Contracts Consultants National Employment Savings Trust Corporation Atos
Link
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