Professional Pensions piece published on 23rd March 2006, outlining Ros’ views of the Parliamentary Ombudsman report and Government’s rejection of it. Explains why this situation is worse than the Maxwell scandal.
Press Release announcing Ros’ reaction to the Parliamentary Ombudsman’s report and welcoming the findings and recommendations.
Some of the important quotes which show clearly how the Government is guilty of misleading the public into believing their pensions would be safe in their employer’s final salary scheme and that Government should compensate for this maladministration.
Highlights of the evidence and findings of the Parliamentary Ombudsman report aTrusting in the pensions Promise’.
Article printed in Money Marketing asking how Government can hope to restore confidence in pensions, if it ignores the Parliamentary Ombudsman report and refuses to acknowledge its mistakes in handling final salary pensions.
A timeline of the events since the 1990’s which led to the injustices suffered by the 85,000 or more victims of pension scheme wind-ups, showing clearly how Government must bear the responsibility.
Ros’ evidence submitted to Parliamentary Ombudsman inquiry on behalf of all those who have lost their pensions on scheme wind-up.
Notes prepared for meeting with Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, John Hutton, when workers who have lost their pensions on scheme wind-up met him to explain how they were misled by the Government and could have protected their pensions if they had known the truth. Also criticising the FAS.
Speech given by Ros at a press meeting after aStripped of our Pensions’ demonstration for the 4th year running at Manchester Labour Party Conference, calling on Gordon Brown to show he has decent values and sort this issue out properly.
Press Release announcing that the Government has been summoned to appear before a High Court judge immediately to explain their failure to comply with the court timetable for the Judicial Review case. The DWP has effectively disqualified itself from the case and has had to seek permission to remain able to participate!