Pension Contributions Bill

A Bill to require employers to pay pension contributions into a pension scheme of the employee’s choosing; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

2 November 2023

In Plain English

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This Bill would require employers to pay pension contributions into a pension scheme chosen by the employee. It aims to give workers more control over their retirement savings and the schemes they use. The Bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons, after its first reading in March 2023.

Key Points

Employers must contribute to a pension scheme selected by the employee.
Employees have the right to choose which pension scheme receives their contributions.
The policy area is welfare, and the bill covers related provisions described as 'connected purposes'.
The bill is at the 2nd reading stage in the House of Commons; further stages will involve scrutiny in Parliament.

Progress

Currently at the 2nd reading in the Commons; after this it would usually move to Committee and then to the Lords for consideration.

Who is affected?

EmployeesEmployersPension scheme providers/administratorsHR and payroll professionals

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

7 Mar 2023

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

1st readingLords

2nd readingLords

Committee stageLords

Report stageLords

3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Pension Contributions

14 Mar 2023

This Bill has been withdrawn and will not progress any further.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.