Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 81147

State Retirement Pensions

Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 20 October 2025

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of maintaining two different types of state pension on the economy.

Answer

Torsten Bell
No recent assessment has been made. State Pensions are paid in accordance with the rules in place at the point the person reaches State Pension age. This Government is committed to supporting both current pensioners and future retirees and ensuring a dece...
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