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Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 April 2026. It was answered by Torsten Bell (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Workplace Pensions: Increases

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of safeguards for members of defined benefit pension schemes where trustees recommend discretionary increases and those increases are actuarially affordable but sponsoring employers withhold consent.

Answer

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
129150
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Increases Workplace pensions
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk