Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 119592

State Retirement Pensions

Tabled: 10 March 2026
Answered: 17 March 2026

Question

Sarah Hall

Labour (Co-op)Warrington South

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to address disparities in outcomes between pensioners under the old State Pension system and those under the new State Pension.

Answer

Torsten Bell
Ensuring a decent State Pension for pensioners as a foundation for a secure retirement is a priority for this Government. That is why we have set out our commitment to the Triple Lock throughout this Parliament, which is set to increase spending on the St...

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