Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 74363

Older People

Tabled: 2 September 2025

Answered: 10 September 2025

Question

Gregory Stafford

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of establishing an Older People’s Commissioner for England.

Answer

Dame Diana Johnson

The Department for Work and Pensions has not made an assessment on an Older People’s Commissioner. Our commitment to the pensions Triple Lock throughout this Parliament will see millions of pensioners receive up to £470 more this year added to their State...

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