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Local Government Pension Scheme

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 20217

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether any Local Government Pension Schemes have been blocked from joining a LGFS pool.

Answered by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

As of 30th June 2026 LGPS administering authorities are required to participate in an asset pool with a view to that pool managing the funds and other assets for which the administrating authority is responsible. Decisions on which pool to join are a matter for local decision.

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