Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 113857

Older People: Rural Areas

Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 2 March 2026

Question

Stuart Anderson

ConservativeSouth Shropshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to support older people in rural areas.

Answer

Torsten Bell
The Government is committed to supporting pensioners and ensuring they have financial security and dignity in retirement. The State Pension remains the foundation of our support for pensioners. In April this year, both the basic and new State Pensions wil...

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