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Written question asked by Olly Glover (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 9 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 March 2026. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


AEA Group: Workplace Pensions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, for what reason The Pensions Ombudsman and The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman were unable to investigate the information on pension options provided by the Government and its agents to AEA Technology pension scheme members in 1996.

Answer

The Pensions Ombudsman and the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman may only investigate matters within the statutory jurisdictions set by Parliament.

Decisions on which bodies may investigate pension matters reflect deliberate Parliamentary choices to ensure clear roles and an effective system of redress. In the case of the AEA Technology pension scheme, specific issues have been considered by both Ombudsmen.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
119129
Session
2024-26
Related items
AEA Group: Workplace Pensions
Thursday, 30 July 2026
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Complaints Workplace pensions Pensions Ombudsman AEA Group Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman
Link
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