Written Question·Treasury·UIN 102335

Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund: Defence

Tabled: 2 January 2026

Answered: 12 January 2026

Question

Jack Rankin

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of Defence Sector exclusions within the Parliamentary Pension Scheme portfolio and whether this is compatible with Government defence sector financial objectives.

Answer

James Murray

The Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund is independent from government and investment decisions are a matter for the scheme’s trustees.