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Written question asked by Mark Garnier (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 July 2026. It was answered by Torsten Bell (Labour) on Thursday, 9 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Pension Funds

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, following the conclusion of the consultation entitled ‘Trust-based pension schemes: Trustees and governance, building a stronger future’, what steps he will take to ensure any guidance to pension fund trustees remains voluntary.

Answer

Trustees of occupational pension schemes must act in accordance with their legal and fiduciary duties and in the interests of scheme members. The consultation ‘Trust-based pension schemes: Trustees and governance, building a stronger future’ seeks views on trustee standards, governance and administration and does not alter those duties.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15310
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Pension funds
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk