Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 18147

Department for Work and Pensions: Internet

Tabled: 13 July 2026
Answered: 20 July 2026

Question

Dr Luke Evans

ConservativeHinckley and Bosworth

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of expanding online chat facilities as a means for pensioners to raise pension-related queries with the DWP.

Answer

Torsten Bell
DWP continually reviews how customers access its services and is committed to providing a range of communication channels that meet differing customer needs and preferences.