Written Question·Treasury·UIN 104041

Lump Sum Payments: Widowed People

Tabled: 7 January 2026

Answered: 14 January 2026

Question

Darren Paffey

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make it her policy to extend the two year limit on the tax free payment of a pension lump sum following the death of a spouse when the withdrawal is delayed by a coroner's investigation.

Answer

Torsten Bell

The Government recognises the distress that bereavement and any subsequent investigations can cause. The two‑year limit for tax‑free pension death benefits is a long‑standing feature that supports prompt payment and consistent administration. The Governme...

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