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Year
Department
Member
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Legislative stage
Legislation
Subject
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Publisher
Written Statement on the outcome of the review of the funding of the Pensions Advisory Service.
Written Statement on the outcome of the review of the funding of the Pensions Advisory Service.
Member
Malcolm Wicks
(Labour)
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Type
Written statements
Subjects
Advisory services; Finance; Pensions; Voluntary organisations; Telephone services; Reviews; Occupational Pensions Advisory Service
Date
11 January 2005
Reference
429 c16-8WS
House
House of Commons
Pensions Bill. Lords Report stage second day. New clause considered.
Pensions Bill. Lords Report stage second day. New clause considered.
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Type
Debates on bills
Legislative stage
Report stage
Procedure
Government defeats; New clauses
Legislation
Pensions Bill 2003/04
Subjects
Compensation; Civil partnerships; Company liquidations; Assets; Cohabitation; Dependants; Borrowing; Fraud; Employment; Finance; Fees and charges; Homosexuality; Eligibility; Liability; Investment; Information; Insolvency; Increases; Workplace pensions; Pensions; Personal pensions; Ombudsman; Pension funds; Pension Protection Fund; Pension rights; Trusts; Pension Protection Fund Ombudsman; Occupational Pensions Advisory Service; Fraud Compensation Fund
Date
4 November 2004
Reference
666 c432-62,476-542
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
Type
House of Commons papers; Select Committee oral evidence;
Parliamentary committees
Committee
Work and Pensions Committee
Notes
Received 05.12.02
Subjects
Financial Services Authority; Pensions; Pensions Ombudsman; Occupational Pensions Regulatory Authority; Occupational Pensions Advisory Service
Date
4 December 2002
Reference
HC 92-iii 2002/03
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 15th May, 385 c680W, on pension entitlement, how many cases have been referred to the (a) OPRA, (b) PAS and (c) Pensions Ombudsman since 1997.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 15th May, 385 c680W, on pension entitlement, how many cases have been referred to the (a) OPRA, (b) PAS and (c) Pensions Ombudsman since 1997.
Asked by
David Hamilton
(Labour)
Answered by
Ian McCartney
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Work and Pensions
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
5 June 2002
For answer on
17 June 2002
Answered on
17 June 2002
David Hamilton: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the answer of 15 May 2002, Official Report, column
680W, on pension entitlement, how many cases have been referred to the (a) OPRA, (b) PAS and (c) pensions ombudsman since 1997.
[60805]
Mr. McCartney: The Pensions Advisory Service (PAS) and the pensions ombudsman can deal with inquiries or complaints that arise from
the situation where a public sector employee has had their accrued pension entitlement withdrawn, but they do not keep records that
would enable such cases to be individually identified. The Occupational Pensions Regulatory Authority has no power to intervene
against any employer that has lawfully withdrawn pension entitlements from employees.
Subjects
Complaints; Workplace pensions; Pensions; Public sector; Pension rights; Pensions Ombudsman; Occupational Pensions Regulatory Authority; Occupational Pensions Advisory Service
Date
17 June 2002
Reference
387 c94W; 60805
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many (a) cases were referred to OPAS, (b) complaints about OPAS were referred to the Pensions Ombudsman, (c) other complaints were referred to the Pensions Ombudsman and (d) complaints were upheld by the Pensions Ombudsman in respect of (i)...
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many (a) cases were referred to OPAS, (b) complaints about OPAS were referred to the Pensions Ombudsman, (c) other complaints were referred to the Pensions Ombudsman and (d) complaints were upheld by the Pensions Ombudsman in respect of (i)...
Asked by
David Chaytor
(Labour)
Answered by
Ian McCartney
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Work and Pensions
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
30 October 2001
For answer on
12 November 2001
Answered on
12 November 2001
Mr. Chaytor: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many (a) cases were referred to OPAS, (b) complaints about OPAS
were referred to the Pensions Ombudsman, (c) other complaints were referred to the Pensions Ombudsman and (d) complaints were upheld
by the Pensions Ombudsman in respect of (i) OPAS and (ii) others and (e) complaints were rejected by the Pensions Ombudsman in each
of the last three years. [12104]
Mr. McCartney: The available information is contained in the following table:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Year ended 31 March 1999 Year ended 31 March 2000 Year ended 31 March 2001
Inquiries and complaints received 30,984 32,174 36,322
by OPAS
(7,176 written) (7,304 written) (8,415 written)
Inquiries and complaints received 3,067 3,269 3,215
by the Pensions Ombudsman
Inquiries and complaints rejected 2,395 2,594 2,409
by the Pensions Ombudsman as not
suitable for investigation{1}
Complaints upheld by the Pensions 59 49 39
Ombudsman to some extent{2}
(percentage)
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
{1} Most rejections are because the case is not within jurisdiction (eg referred to a different ombudsman) or because the matter has
not been fully explored with the body complained against, or because OPAS has not been given an opportunity to resolve the matter.
The complainant receives a decision in almost all cases which are within jurisdiction and where the matter has been explored/OPAS
consulted. {2} As a percentage of those investigated.
Complaints about OPAS are not within the Pensions Ombudsman's jurisdiction and no specific records are kept of complaints made about
OPAS and rejected, but if people are unhappy with the result of inquiries made by OPAS they can refer the matter to the Pensions
Ombudsman.
Subjects
Complaints; Workplace pensions; Pensions; Pensions Ombudsman; Occupational Pensions Advisory Service
Date
12 November 2001
Reference
12104; 374 c576W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, how many cases the Office of the Pensions Advisory Service has referred to the Pensions Ombudsman in the last year for which figures are available; and of these how many were upheld and subsequently enforced. - Including figures.
To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, how many cases the Office of the Pensions Advisory Service has referred to the Pensions Ombudsman in the last year for which figures are available; and of these how many were upheld and subsequently enforced. - Including figures.
Asked by
Maria Fyfe
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Rooker
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Social Security
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
29 February 2000
For answer on
14 March 2000
Answered on
14 March 2000
Mrs. Fyfe: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many cases the Office of the Pensions Advisory Service has referred
to the Pensions Ombudsman in the last year for which figures are available; and of these how many were upheld and subsequently
enforced. [112864]
Mr. Rooker: In the year ending 31 March 1999, the Office of the Pensions Advisory Service (OPAS) recommended 170 complainants take
their case to the Pensions Ombudsman. OPAS suggested that a further 73 complainants, where the evidence was inconclusive, might
consider taking their case to the Pensions Ombudsman. Of the 510 cases determined by the Pensions Ombudsman in the year to 31 March
1999, 122 of those upheld had been referred by OPAS.
It is expected that the determinations of the Pensions Ombudsman will be complied with. Determinations are enforceable by the
complainant by means of a County Court order. The Pensions Ombudsman will assist in this procedure if necessary but is not able to
keep records as to the total number of cases that have been enforced. There were no Court applications with which he assisted in the
year to 31 March 1999.
Subjects
Complaints; Workplace pensions; Pensions; Pensions Ombudsman; Occupational Pensions Advisory Service
Date
14 March 2000
Reference
346 c151W; 112864
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what cases of complaint to the (a) Office of the Pensions Advisory Service and (b) the Pension Ombudsman, have involved breaches of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what cases of complaint to the (a) Office of the Pensions Advisory Service and (b) the Pension Ombudsman, have involved breaches of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
Asked by
Maria Fyfe
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Rooker
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Social Security
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
29 February 2000
For answer on
14 March 2000
Answered on
14 March 2000
Mrs. Fyfe: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what cases of complaint to the (a) Office of the Pensions Advisory
Service and (b) the Pensions Ombudsman, have involved breaches of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. [112867]
Mr. Rooker: No complaints specifically involving breaches of the Disability Discrimination Act have been received by either the
Office of the Pensions Advisory Service or the Pensions Ombudsman. Both organisations are aware that a small number of individuals
may make reference to this Act in support of complaints about other pensions matters. However, neither office keeps statistics on
the number of complaints that refer to the Disability Discrimination Act.
Legislation
Disability Discrimination Act 1995
Subjects
Complaints; Disability; Equality; Workplace pensions; Pensions; Pensions Ombudsman; Occupational Pensions Advisory Service
Date
14 March 2000
Reference
346 c151-2W; 112867
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, if he will make a statement on the general levies payable under the Pension Schemes Act 1993 by occupational and personal pension schemes. - Includes table.
To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, if he will make a statement on the general levies payable under the Pension Schemes Act 1993 by occupational and personal pension schemes. - Includes table.
Asked by
Gareth Thomas
(Labour)
Answered by
Stephen Timms
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Social Security
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
10 March 1999
For answer on
11 March 1999
Answered on
11 March 1999
Mr. Gareth R. Thomas: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will make a statement on the general levies payable
under the Pension Schemes Act 1993 by occupational and personal pension schemes. [76730]
Mr. Timms: The general levy covers the costs of bodies which exist either to safeguard the rights of, or to provide information to,
pension scheme members. These bodies are the Occupational Pensions Regulatory Authority (OPRA), the Pensions Advisory Service, the
Pensions Registry and the Pensions Ombudsman. Rates of general levy for the 1999-2000 year are shown in the table.
The increase in the levy rates in respect of occupational pension schemes reflects, in particular, the steady increase in the number
of cases OPRA is having referred to it and the complexity of the issues it is dealing with. It is important, therefore, that the
Authority and the other bodies concerned continue to have the resources necessary to ensure that scheme members' interests are
properly protected. The rates in respect of personal pension schemes remain the same as last year.
£
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Occupational pensions Personal pensions
Scheme size (members) Basis Amount per member Minimum payment Amount per member Minimum payment
2-11 Each scheme -- 11 -- 3.75
12-99 Member 1.20 -- 0.35 --
100-999 Member 0.85 120 0.25 35
1,000-4,999 Member 0.69 850 0.20 250
5,000-9,999 Member 0.53 3,450 0.15 1,000
10,000+ Member 0.37 5,300 0.10 1,500
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Subjects
Workplace pensions; Pensions; Personal pensions; Pensions Ombudsman; Occupational Pensions Regulatory Authority; Occupational Pensions Advisory Service; Pensions Registry
Date
11 March 1999
Reference
327 c347-8W;327 c347W; 76730
House
House of Commons
Type
Select Committee reports; House of Commons papers;
Parliamentary committees
Committee
Social Security Committee
Legislation
Welfare Reform and Pensions Bill 1998/99
Notes
Received 15.03.99
Subjects
Bankruptcy; Divorce; Divorce settlements; Pensions; Pension rights; Reform; Ryder of Wensum, Lord; Institute of Legal Executives; Social security benefits; Social security; Time limits; Solicitors Family Law Association; Occupational Pensions Advisory Service; Association of British Insurers; Eversheds; Family Law Bar Association; National Association of Pension Funds; Association of District Judges; Association of Pension Lawyers; National Stepfamily Association; Pension and Population Research Institute; Fairshares; Family Law Committee; Mostyn, Nicholas; Davies, Hugh; Mercer, William M; Joshi, Heather
Commons Library location
CS 599
Date
8 March 1999
Reference
HC 304 1998/99
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Lord Henley
(Conservative)
Asked by
Baroness Turner of Camden
(Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
What extra resources are to be made available to Occupational Pensions Advisory Service in view of its proposed additional responsibilities for pensions.
Subjects
Charitable donations; Finance; Workplace pensions; Pensions; Publicity; Voluntary organisations; Occupational Pensions Advisory Service
Date
16 January 1990
Reference
514 c516
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
Answered by
Lord Henley
(Conservative)
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Charitable donations; Finance; Workplace pensions; Pensions; Publicity; Voluntary organisations; Occupational Pensions Advisory Service
Date
16 January 1990
Reference
514 c516
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
1st supplementary on effect of Govt publicity on voluntary donations
1st supplementary on effect of Govt publicity on voluntary donations
Asked by
Baroness Turner of Camden
(Labour)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
16 January 1990
Subjects
Charitable donations; Finance; Workplace pensions; Pensions; Publicity; Voluntary organisations; Occupational Pensions Advisory Service
Date
16 January 1990
Reference
514 c516
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
What extra resources are to be made available to Occupational Pensions Advisory Service in view of its proposed additional responsibilities for pensions.
What extra resources are to be made available to Occupational Pensions Advisory Service in view of its proposed additional responsibilities for pensions.
Asked by
Baroness Turner of Camden
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Henley
(Conservative)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
16 January 1990
Answered on
16 January 1990
Subjects
Charitable donations; Finance; Workplace pensions; Pensions; Publicity; Voluntary organisations; Occupational Pensions Advisory Service
Date
16 January 1990
Reference
514 c516
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords