Petition · Department for Work and Pensions
Replace Public Sector Pension schemes with a defined contribution scheme 4%/6%
Closed
123 signatures
What the petition asks
Set up a defined contribution (DC) scheme for all public sector staff along the same lines as most private sector schemes (usually 4% staff & 6% employer contributions - staff can contribute more).
All new staff to join the scheme. Current staff transferred with enhanced terms (ie higher employer contributions) to compensate.
Public sector (PuS) pension costs are huge. The private sector (PrS) dealt with this a long time ago, which is why the vast majority of PrS schemes are now DC, not defined benefit (DB).
The Government recently attacked the PrS pension savers by pulling their pension pots into their estates. We think this is unfair when the PuS arrangements, which are vastly more beneficial to the Eee, remain untouched.
This strategy COULD help fill the "black hole" that has been talked about.
Public sector (PuS) pension costs are huge. The private sector (PrS) dealt with this a long time ago, which is why the vast majority of PrS schemes are now DC, not defined benefit (DB).
The Government recently attacked the PrS pension savers by pulling their pension pots into their estates. We think this is unfair when the PuS arrangements, which are vastly more beneficial to the Eee, remain untouched.
This strategy COULD help fill the "black hole" that has been talked about.
Timeline
| 27 Oct 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
123
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
27 Oct 2025
Closed
27 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 11 Aug 2026.