Oral Question·Treasury
“What fiscal steps she is taking to support pensioners with the cost of living.”
Tabled: 23 October 2024Answered: 29 October 2024
Asked by
Luke Taylor
Liberal Democrat — Sutton and Cheam
Answering Minister
the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Secretary, His Majesty’s Treasury (Emma Reynolds)
More than 12 million pensioners will be protected by this Government’s commitment to the triple lock, with the new full state pension expected to increase by around £1,700 over the course of this Parliament. Pensioners also benefit from free eye test, free NHS prescriptions and free bus passes.