Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 94518
State Retirement Pensions
Tabled: 25 November 2025
Answered: 3 December 2025
Question
Freddie van Mierlo
Liberal Democrat — Henley and Thame
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether the Department will consider backdating State Pension increases in cases where delays were caused by administrative issues.
Answer
Torsten BellAny arrears will be backdated to the date on which the individual made their payment to HMRC.