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
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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
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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
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- 2026-07-09 14:16:15 +0100
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