Notice of oral hearing: January 2015
Date:
There will be a hearing on 16 January 2015 at Macdonald Manchester Hotel & Spa, London Road, Manchester M1 2PG (Conference Room) as part of the Pensions Ombudsman’s investigation of complaints made by Bridge Trustees Ltd against Mr Burrows, Mr Lloyd, Mrs Hirst and Mr Gratrix.
The hearing will be held in public. However, it would be helpful if any member of the public wishing to attend could contact us at least two weeks in advance so that the necessary security and other arrangements can be made. Attendance may not be possible otherwise. Requests or enquiries in relation to this hearing should be made to 020 7630 2200 or to enquiries@pensions-ombudsman.org.uk.
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