Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 72542

State Retirement Pensions: Women

Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 8 September 2025

Question

Edward Morello

Liberal Democrat — West Dorset

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what support is available for women born in the 1950s impacted by State Pension age changes in West Dorset constituency.

Answer

Torsten Bell
We are absolutely committed to supporting pensioners and giving them the dignity and security they deserve in retirement. The State Pension is the foundation of state support for older people. In 2025-26 we will spend £174.9 billion on benefits for pensio...
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