Devonport Royal Dockyard Pension Scheme (PO-18562)

Ombudsman’s Determination

 Outcome

I do not uphold Mr S’ complaint and no further action is required by Babcock or the Trustee.

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

Complaint summary

Mr S’ complaint is:

• the Trustee and Babcock made him a deferred member of the Scheme from 1 June 2015 and that this was done without his consent;
• he disagrees with the decision of the Trustee and Babcock not to grant him access to his deferred pension and continue in employment when he applied in July 2015. He claims he is being treated differently from other members because he is now a deferred member; and
• the Trustee has delayed the transfer of his deferred benefits to the Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme (PCSPS).