Response from Marc Waters to our letter.

As the good ship HPPA and the Pre-97 Pension Justice fleet travel on into 2026, Patricia a.k.a. Pat offers a few words from the lookout.

Patricia & 3 Pre-97 Alliance leaders met with Minister Torsten Bell for about 1 hourSays he understands our “Pre-97 pension loss” situationHeard but not likely

What about “members”? Aren’t pensions for pensioners?  Yet for our defined benefit schemes, the Chapter is titled “Powers to Pay Surplus to Employers” in which

January 12th – The House of Lords begin their detailed examination of the Pension Schemes Bill in committee stage.

“The Pension Schemes Bill will implement government commitments to reform private pensions.  The government intends these reforms to  improve outcomes for savers nd encourage pension schemes to invest in the UK economy”

Our Chair Patricia Kennedy doesn’t let the grass grow under her feet and starts 2026 with a meeting with Torsten Bell on 7th January 2026

Alan Gemmell MP has supported the Pre97 Justice Alliance every step of the way and helped to arrange the HPPA Alliance meeting with the Pensions

Our clear message to Torsten Bell, backed up by Alliance Trustee statements for the Minister.