National Grid UK Pension Scheme (PO-18131)

Ombudsman’s Determination

Outcome

I do not uphold Mr H’s complaint and no further action is required.

My reasons for reaching this decision are explained in more detail below.

Complaint summary

Mr H says he was randomly allocated to ‘Section C’, the gas distribution business, when the Scheme was sectionalised. It does not relate to the part of the business that he last worked in. His pension benefits could be adversely affected in future as they are now less secure.

He should have been allocated to ‘Section B’, the section sponsored by the gas transmission business, the area he last worked in.