Explanatory Memorandum

Pensions (No. 2) Act (Northern Ireland) 2008

2008 CHAPTER 13

15 December 2008

Commentary on Sections

PART 1 – Pension Scheme Membership for Jobholders

CHAPTER 4 – Supplementary provision about compliance and information-sharing
Section 64: Functions of the Pensions Ombudsman

Section 64 gives the Pensions Ombudsman a new function, alongside his functions under section 142 of the Pensions Schemes (Northern Ireland) Act 1993, to investigate complaints relating to a jobholder opting out of a pension scheme. This clarifies that people who have opted out will be able to bring a complaint to the Ombudsman.