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star this property date less than 2019-09-30more like thismore than 2019-09-30
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Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept id 14 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Treasury more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
star this property hansard heading Thomas Cook: Insolvency remove filter
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 30 September 2019 to Question 290754, whether the Government met, held discussions or corresponded with the management of the Royal Bank of Scotland to discuss Thomas Cook UK between 14 September 2019 and the collapse of that company. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Scunthorpe more like this
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Nic Dakin more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-10-03more like thismore than 2019-10-03
star this property answer text The government has no role in the operational decision making of the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). The government manages its shareholding in RBS at arm’s length and on a commercial basis through UK Government Investments Ltd (UKGI). UKGI's role is to manage the investment and not the bank itself. Operational decisions, including relating to commercial lending, are made by RBS.<p> </p><p>Details of ministerial and permanent secretary meetings with external organisations on departmental business are published on a quarterly basis and are available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/hmt-ministers-meetings-hospitality-giftsand-overseas-travel</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Salisbury more like this
unstar this property answering member printed John Glen more like this
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less than 2019-10-03T16:18:20.543Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-03T16:18:20.543Z
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star this property label Biography information for John Glen more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Nic Dakin more like this
1151964
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2019-10-23more like thismore than 2019-10-23
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Department for Education more like this
star this property answering dept id 60 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education more like this
star this property hansard heading Thomas Cook: Insolvency remove filter
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 22 October 2019 to Question 378, what estimate he has made of the number of apprentices employed by Thomas Cook, and how many of those apprentices were based at the company's headquarters in Peterborough. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Peterborough more like this
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Ms Lisa Forbes more like this
unstar this property uin 4421 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-10-28more like thismore than 2019-10-28
star this property answer text <p>We currently estimate that the collapse of Thomas Cook has affected 158 apprentices of which 49 are based in the Thomas Cook head office in Peterborough. The remainder are based across the country, including 62 who are on travel consultant apprenticeships in their stores.</p><p> </p><p>Hays Travel have bought all 555 Thomas Cook stores across the UK, safeguarding up to 2500 jobs, including those of apprentices. We are liaising with Hays Travel to ensure a smooth transfer for the apprentices affected.</p><p> </p><p>We have established a dedicated mailbox for individual enquiries from Thomas Cook apprentices. Ongoing support is also available through the National Careers Service, who will provide information, advice and guidance on learning, training and work.</p><p> </p><p>Although there are no plans to make additional funding available specifically for the re-training of Thomas Cook employees, we are working to ensure that apprenticeship funding is available to support those affected.</p><p> </p><p>The availability of apprenticeship opportunities is determined by employers. A number of other employers in the sector, and in related areas, have offered job opportunities to affected apprentices and we will work with these employers to ensure that all apprentices are supported to complete their apprenticeship.</p><p> </p><p>Cambridge and Peterborough are one of 6 Mayoral Combined Authorities where the Adult Education Budget has been devolved. This will assist them in directly supporting adults in developing their skills, reducing skills shortages, boosting productivity and economic prosperity and improving wellbeing in their community.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Chippenham more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Michelle Donelan more like this
star this property grouped question UIN 4422 more like this
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less than 2019-10-28T14:35:12.517Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-28T14:35:12.517Z
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star this property label Biography information for Michelle Donelan more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Ms Lisa Forbes more like this
1151965
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2019-10-23more like thismore than 2019-10-23
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Department for Education more like this
star this property answering dept id 60 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education more like this
star this property hansard heading Thomas Cook: Insolvency remove filter
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 22 October 2019 to Question 378 on Apprentices and Training: Peterborough, what additional funding he plans to allocate to offer re-training opportunities for former Thomas Cook headquarters employees. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Peterborough more like this
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Ms Lisa Forbes more like this
unstar this property uin 4422 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-10-28more like thismore than 2019-10-28
star this property answer text <p>We currently estimate that the collapse of Thomas Cook has affected 158 apprentices of which 49 are based in the Thomas Cook head office in Peterborough. The remainder are based across the country, including 62 who are on travel consultant apprenticeships in their stores.</p><p> </p><p>Hays Travel have bought all 555 Thomas Cook stores across the UK, safeguarding up to 2500 jobs, including those of apprentices. We are liaising with Hays Travel to ensure a smooth transfer for the apprentices affected.</p><p> </p><p>We have established a dedicated mailbox for individual enquiries from Thomas Cook apprentices. Ongoing support is also available through the National Careers Service, who will provide information, advice and guidance on learning, training and work.</p><p> </p><p>Although there are no plans to make additional funding available specifically for the re-training of Thomas Cook employees, we are working to ensure that apprenticeship funding is available to support those affected.</p><p> </p><p>The availability of apprenticeship opportunities is determined by employers. A number of other employers in the sector, and in related areas, have offered job opportunities to affected apprentices and we will work with these employers to ensure that all apprentices are supported to complete their apprenticeship.</p><p> </p><p>Cambridge and Peterborough are one of 6 Mayoral Combined Authorities where the Adult Education Budget has been devolved. This will assist them in directly supporting adults in developing their skills, reducing skills shortages, boosting productivity and economic prosperity and improving wellbeing in their community.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Chippenham more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Michelle Donelan more like this
star this property grouped question UIN 4421 more like this
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less than 2019-10-28T14:35:12.55Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-28T14:35:12.55Z
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star this property label Biography information for Michelle Donelan more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Ms Lisa Forbes more like this
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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2019-10-14more like thismore than 2019-10-14
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Department for Education more like this
star this property answering dept id 60 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Education more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Education more like this
star this property hansard heading Thomas Cook: Insolvency remove filter
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure the availability of (a) apprenticeships and (b) re-training opportunities in Peterborough for former staff of Thomas Cook's headquarters. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Peterborough more like this
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Ms Lisa Forbes more like this
unstar this property uin 378 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-10-22more like thismore than 2019-10-22
star this property answer text <p>We are working to ensure that Thomas Cook apprentices who have been affected are supported to complete their apprenticeship. Apprentices who were previously at Thomas Cook and have any queries relating to their apprenticeship can email a dedicated enquiry mailbox: <a href="mailto:ThomasCook.QUERIES@education.gov.uk" target="_blank">ThomasCook.QUERIES@education.gov.uk</a>.</p><p>The Education Skills and Funding Agency is in touch with all the training providers who are supporting the apprentices across the country, including those in Peterborough, and we will continue to liaise with them on this matter. A number of employers in the sector and in related areas have already stepped forward to offer job opportunities to apprentices, including Hayes Travel that has bought the 555 Thomas Cook shops which will safeguard up to 2,500 jobs.</p><p>The National Careers Service will provide information, advice and guidance to help all former Thomas Cook staff with decisions on learning, training and work: <a href="https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/</a>.</p><p> </p>
star this property answering member constituency Chippenham more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Michelle Donelan more like this
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less than 2019-10-22T14:59:06.277Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-22T14:59:06.277Z
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4530
star this property label Biography information for Michelle Donelan more like this
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4717
unstar this property label Biography information for Ms Lisa Forbes more like this
1187311
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-03-23more like thismore than 2020-03-23
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Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property answering dept id 201 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property hansard heading Thomas Cook: Insolvency remove filter
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, with reference to the Queen's Speech 2019, what progress has been made on introducing the Thomas Cook Compensation Bill. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Burnley more like this
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Antony Higginbotham more like this
unstar this property uin 33754 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-03-31more like thismore than 2020-03-31
star this property answer text <p>We are working to ensure that Parliamentary business can continue as far as possible during this period.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Sutton and Cheam more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Paul Scully more like this
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less than 2020-03-31T14:52:42.743Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-31T14:52:42.743Z
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star this property label Biography information for Paul Scully more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Antony Higginbotham more like this
1149480
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2019-10-15more like thismore than 2019-10-15
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Thomas Cook: Insolvency remove filter
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what representations she has received from Peterborough City Council for financial support for local welfare services following the collapse of Thomas Cook. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Peterborough more like this
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Ms Lisa Forbes more like this
unstar this property uin 732 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-10-22more like thismore than 2019-10-22
star this property answer text <p>We are working closely with Peterborough City Council through Opportunity Peterborough to deliver the support required. Our local team in Peterborough are monitoring all new claims to benefits to identify where the claimant is a former employee of Thomas Cook so that they quickly receive the right level of support.</p><p> </p><p>The Department is offering a range of support to anyone affected by the closure of Thomas Cook, through our Rapid Response Service and wider DWP services. For example, a local provider is offering a series of workshops for former Thomas Cook employees to explain the support available to help them find a job. We are working with a wide range of employers to provide support to former employees of Thomas Cook.</p><p> </p><p>Our team in Peterborough have provided staff to support with the organisation and delivery of two local jobs fairs, arranged by Thomas Cook and Opportunity Peterborough (part of Peterborough City Council). The Thomas Cook event was attended by around 850 former employees and over 100 former employees visited the DWP stand at the Opportunity Peterborough event.</p><p> </p><p>As current resources are adequate for the need to be met there has been no request made by Peterborough City Council or by the Department for additional financial support.</p><p> </p><p>We continue to work with Peterborough City Council to monitor the situation and consider further support as required.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Eastleigh more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Mims Davies more like this
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less than 2019-10-22T16:07:03.453Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-22T16:07:03.453Z
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star this property label Biography information for Mims Davies more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Ms Lisa Forbes more like this
1151071
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star this property date less than 2019-10-21more like thismore than 2019-10-21
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Department for Transport more like this
star this property answering dept id 27 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Transport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Transport more like this
star this property hansard heading Thomas Cook: Insolvency remove filter
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department taken to help ensure customers affected by the collapse of Thomas Cook receive compensation. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Inverclyde more like this
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Ronnie Cowan more like this
unstar this property uin 2854 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-10-29more like thismore than 2019-10-29
star this property answer text <p>We are sympathetic to those affected by the collapse of Thomas Cook. There is an ongoing process of liquidation which is in the hands of the Official Receiver. Passengers with ATOL protection are entitled to a full refund on any future bookings and the CAA publishes the process to follow after the insolvency has taken place.</p><p> </p><p>Government advise customers without ATOL protection to speak to their credit card provider or the company they booked their holiday with. Passengers should also speak to their travel insurance provider to see if they are able to claim back any of their costs.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Paul Maynard more like this
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less than 2019-10-29T14:54:25.847Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-29T14:54:25.847Z
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star this property label Biography information for Paul Maynard more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Ronnie Cowan more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-01-23more like thismore than 2020-01-23
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Department for Transport more like this
star this property answering dept id 27 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Transport more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Transport more like this
star this property hansard heading Thomas Cook: Insolvency remove filter
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to ensure the prompt completion of outstanding customer claims for compensation as a result of the collapse of Thomas Cook. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough more like this
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Gill Furniss more like this
unstar this property uin 7267 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-01-31more like thismore than 2020-01-31
star this property answer text <p>We are sympathetic to those affected by the collapse of Thomas Cook and passengers with ATOL protection are entitled to a full refund on any future bookings.</p><p> </p><p>Following the collapse of Thomas Cook, the Government and the CAA together carried out the largest peacetime passenger repatriation. Consequently, the CAA are undertaking the UK travel industry’s largest ever refund programme.</p><p> </p><p>In order to process refund claims as quickly and efficiently as possible, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) set up an automated claims process for claims to be submitted online, using the dedicated Thomas Cook claims website. Over the last four months the CAA have processed more than 95% of the claims they have received which totals over £310 million of ATOL payments to over 320,000 customers. They are still receiving hundreds of claims per week. If people require further assistance they should contact the CAA.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Paul Maynard more like this
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less than 2020-01-31T14:51:29.547Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-31T14:51:29.547Z
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3926
star this property label Biography information for Paul Maynard more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Gill Furniss more like this
1151537
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2019-10-22more like thismore than 2019-10-22
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Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property answering dept id 201 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy more like this
star this property hansard heading Thomas Cook: Insolvency remove filter
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, pursuant to the Answer of 21 October 2019 to Question 737, how many of the (a) 7,186 and (b) 462 former Thomas Cook employees who specifically stated in their claim that Peterborough was their place of work have received redundancy payments to date. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Peterborough more like this
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Ms Lisa Forbes more like this
unstar this property uin 3817 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-10-31more like thismore than 2019-10-31
star this property answer text <p>Three thousand of the 9,000 staff employed by Thomas Cook were retained after the commencement of the liquidation to assist repatriation work and the liquidation process. This included many at the HQ in Peterborough responsible for areas such as payroll.</p><p>As a result, a number of the Peterborough claims are from employees made redundant in the last week following the end of the repatriation exercise and are therefore currently still being assessed and processed for payment. Administering redundancy payments is an ongoing process as claims are verified and further payroll information is received. The Redundancy Payments Service will process outstanding payments as quickly as possible.</p><p>As of 29 October 2019, of the 7,627 former Thomas Cook employees who have submitted claims to the Insolvency Service’s Redundancy Payments Service, 7,483 have received one or more payment. Of the 587 former Thomas Cook employees who specifically state in their claim that Peterborough was their place of work, 555 have received one or more payment.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Rochester and Strood more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Kelly Tolhurst more like this
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less than 2019-10-31T09:44:43.183Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-31T09:44:43.183Z
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star this property label Biography information for Kelly Tolhurst more like this
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star this property answering member constituency Rochester and Strood more like this
star this property answering member printed Kelly Tolhurst more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Kelly Tolhurst more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Ms Lisa Forbes more like this
1147993
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2019-10-02more like thismore than 2019-10-02
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Department for Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept id 29 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
star this property hansard heading Thomas Cook: Insolvency remove filter
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to provide pension protection for Thomas Cook staff. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Weaver Vale more like this
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Mike Amesbury more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2019-10-08more like thismore than 2019-10-08
star this property answer text <p>Thomas Cook schemes provide both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pensions.</p><p> </p><p>Defined Contribution pensions are operated independently of Thomas Cook, with funds held separately. Pension pots will not be affected and will continue to be invested on behalf of the members. If there are unpaid pension contributions the Insolvency Service can make payments out of the National Insurance Fund within specified limits.</p><p> </p><p>The Thomas Cook Defined Benefit pension schemes are protected by the Pension Protection Fund. These schemes are well funded and are able to continue to paying out pensions to their members. The Pension Protection Fund will assess whether it will need to take responsibility for payments in the future. Payments cannot be lower than the level of Pension Protection Fund compensation – which is 100% of pension for those currently above the scheme retirement age, and 90% subject to a cap for those who are younger, but this may be higher.</p><p> </p><p>The trustees of the Defined Benefit pension schemes are in touch with members. The Pension Protection Fund has provided contact details if members have questions.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Hexham more like this
unstar this property answering member printed Guy Opperman more like this
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less than 2019-10-08T13:29:50.1Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-08T13:29:50.1Z
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star this property label Biography information for Guy Opperman more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Mike Amesbury more like this