The raw fact is I flat-out will not accept the cancellation of my contract, the doing of which will enrich Mr W@lsh beyond the dreams of Cresus
Unfortunately mate, what the pension pays out is not part of your contract, and is not technically a legally binding promise.
Though I agree wholeheartedly with ensuring that people are not screwed out of rightfully earned pensions, there is - as I have said before - a complete head in sand mentality running through this thread.