David Chidgey Backs APW Workers

2.58.17pm UTC (GMT +0000) Wed 24th Nov 2004

David Chidgey Backing APW Workers

David Chidgey, Liberal Democrat MP for Eastleigh is backing workers at APW in Chandler's Ford. He is demanding to know how some pensioners in the 1,000 member scheme have seen their pensions slashed by up to 80%. Mr Chidgey plans to question pensions minister, Malcolm Wicks, and take the case to the pensions ombudsman.

Mr Chidgey said:

"The issues is about the management of the pension fund and whether it has been mismanaged. The ombudsman has powers to see if the directors of the scheme have acted correctly and make them accountable.

He has urged people affected to contact him with their contact details at his constituency office on 023 8062 0007 or write to 109A Leigh Road, Eastleigh, SO50 9DR.