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Multi-employer Pension Schemes Bill

A Bill to make provision about multi-employer pension schemes, including provision for the protection of unincorporated businesses, such as plumbing businesses, from certain multi-employer pension scheme liabilities; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

22 March 2019

In Plain English

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This bill deals with multi-employer pension schemes and, in particular, provides protection for unincorporated businesses—such as sole traders and small partnerships—from certain liabilities that can arise from these schemes. It also sets out related provisions to support how such schemes operate and interact with these protections.

Key Points

  • Provides protection for unincorporated businesses from certain liabilities under multi-employer pension schemes (e.g., sole traders and small partnerships like plumbing businesses).
  • Sets out how multi-employer pension schemes should operate in light of these protections.
  • Includes connected provisions to implement and regulate these protections and scheme governance.
  • Originated in the House of Commons and is currently at the 2nd reading stage in the Commons.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons, with the first reading in January 2018; next stages would typically be Committee Stage, Report Stage and Third Reading in the Commons before moving to the Lords.

Who is affected?

Owners and managers of unincorporated businesses (e.g., sole traders, partnerships)Small businesses and trades that participate in multi-employer pension schemes (e.g., plumbing, building trades)Trustees/administrators of multi-employer pension schemesEmployers participating in multi-employer pension schemes

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

24 Jan 2018

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
2nd readingLords
Committee stageLords
Report stageLords
3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Multi-employer Pension Schemes

1 Jan 1970
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 156 2017-19, as introduced
BillCommons
11 Jun 2018

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.