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Written question asked by James McMurdock (Independent (affiliation)) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Torsten Bell (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Pension Funds

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the speech entitled Pension reform, published on 20 July 2026, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of pension consolidation on investment in UK productive assets.

Answer

The department’s report on Pension Fund Investment and the UK Economy and the Impact Assessment accompanying The Pension Schemes Act 2026 is available at: Pension fund investment and the UK economy - GOV.UK and Impact Assessment.

The department recently published an Evaluation Strategy in collaboration with The Pensions Regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority, and HM Treasury. The Evaluation Strategy is available here: Pension Schemes Act 2026 Evaluation Strategy - GOV.UK.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
25583
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Pension funds
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk