United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Pension Transfers (Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Investigation) Bill

A Bill to make provision to enable the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman to investigate advice given by the Secretary of State and the Government Actuary relating to transfers of pensions from the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority pension scheme to the AEA Technology pension scheme; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

12 June 2019

In Plain English

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The bill would allow the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman to investigate the advice given to the government by the Secretary of State and the Government Actuary about transferring pensions from the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) pension scheme to the AEA Technology pension scheme. It aims to improve oversight and accountability of pension transfer decisions and related matters.

Key Points

Empowers the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman to investigate the advice given to the government about transferring pensions from the UKAEA scheme to the AEA Technology scheme.
Specifically targets advice from the Secretary of State and the Government Actuary.
Covers 'connected purposes' to extend oversight of pension transfer decisions and related administration.
Originating in the House of Commons and currently at the 2nd reading stage in the Commons; if enacted, could apply to the two schemes and similar cases in future.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move on to Committee Stage for detailed scrutiny and further stages before possible enactment.

Who is affected?

Current and former members of the UK Atomic Energy Authority pension schemes (UKAEA and AEA Technology).Pension scheme administrators and employers connected with these schemes.The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman and the Government Actuary's Department (and the Secretary of State involved in the advice).The general public with an interest in oversight and accountability of public pension transfers.

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Pension Transfers (Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Investigation)

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.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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