HC Deb 06 November 1995 vol 265 c645W
15. Mr. Spring

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what is his assessment of the current regulatory environment for occupational pensions. [39699]

Mr. Heald

The Pensions Act 1995, to which Royal Assent was given in July, introduces a number of measures which will give greater security and accountability to the occupational pensions sector, including the establishment of the Occupational Pensions Regulatory Authority.

20. Mr. Sumberg

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what measures he will take to combat fraud in occupational pensions. [39704]

Mr. Heald

The measures in the Pensions Act 1995, which received Royal Assent in July, reflect the Government's commitment to safeguarding the security of occupational pension scheme assets.