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Written question asked by Eric Forth (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 1 December 2005. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 December 2005 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Pensions

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions at what age (a) male and (b) female civil servants become eligible for the state pension.
Answer

The state pension age for all citizens is 65 for men and 60 for women born on or before 5 April 1950. However, from 2010 the state pension age for women will begin to increase and will equalise at age 65 by 2020 for all citizens.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
33913; 440 c1212W;440 c1212W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Civil servants Eligibility State retirement pensions
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk