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Written question asked by Lord Myners (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 26 April 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 May 2016. It was answered by Baroness Altmann (Conservative) on Tuesday, 3 May 2016 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


British Home Stores: Pensions

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will order an inquiry into actions taken by the trustees of the BHS pension schemes in agreeing revisions to funding rates and supporting the sale of the employer.

Answer

The Pensions Regulator regulates work-based pension schemes, including trust-based schemes. In accordance with Parliament’s wishes, it has operational independence so it would be entirely inappropriate for Ministers to intervene in its decisions or on-going investigations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7981
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Insolvency Pensions British Home Stores
Link
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