We applaud the fact that the PPF is now reasonably confident that it has the funds it needs to meet potential claims on it. This is a significant achievement. There is now an opportunity to consider how the £12 billion in PPF reserves can be used to the benefit of PPF levy payers and scheme members. For scheme members, the priority is indexation on pre-1997 rights. DWP should bring forward its promised consultation on levy changes and PPF compensation levels without delay.

We applaud the fact that the PPF is now reasonably confident that it has the funds it needs to meet potential claims on it. This is a significant achievement. There is now an opportunity to consider how the £12 billion in PPF reserves can be used to the benefit of PPF levy payers and scheme members. For scheme members, the priority is indexation on pre-1997 rights. DWP should bring forward its promised consultation on levy changes and PPF compensation levels without delay. Type: conclusion | Number: 20 | Paragraph: 142 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: The existing PPF reserves ensure that current and future members can be confident of the fund’s financial resilience and therefore its longer-term sustainability. However, we are aware of the issues raised by members of the PPF about the level of compensation offered, and the Minister for Pensions h