Staff transfer, new recruits to Infracos & pensions position.
The Committee asked whether new staff of the Infracos were able to join the LRT Pension Scheme. There is nothing in the trust deed and rules that prevents new recruits joining. But it is for the relevant employers to decide whether membership should be offered as part of their recruitment packages. Only ex LRT employees have a statutory entitlement to continued membership of the LRT Scheme.
We understand that Tube Lines has not offered membership of the Scheme to new recruits since January 2003, but instead they are entitled to join the Tube Lines Pensions Scheme. Metronet is also understood to be considering alternative arrangements.