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The Pension Schemes Bill - Clause 40 - Certain schemes providing money purchase benefits: scale and asset allocation

28 April 2026

Lead MP

Torsten Bell

Debate Type

Bill Debate

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Taxation
Other Contributors: 3

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Torsten Bell raised concerns about the pension schemes bill - clause 40 - certain schemes providing money purchase benefits: scale and asset allocation in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

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Lead Contributor

Opened the debate
Moves amendments to the Bill that aim to retain the original policy intent while addressing concerns raised in both Houses. The proposed changes include a new requirement for regulators to assess barriers to private asset investment, placing a duty on the Government to have regard to these assessments before using the reserve power; reinforcing the role of trustees and providers by modifying the savers’ interest test; and allowing for consideration of direct or indirect holdings in specific investment vehicles. The amendments aim to ensure that competitive pressure focused on cost minimisation does not hinder diversification, as recommended by the Labour party manifesto and confirmed by the industry.
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