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Written question asked by David Anderson (Labour) on Monday, 21 November 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 November 2016. It was answered by Lord Harrington of Watford (Conservative) on Monday, 28 November 2016 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


State Retirement Pensions: British Nationals Abroad

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether UK state pensioners who reside in the Irish Republic will receive annual updating of their UK state pension after the UK leaves the EU; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

The details for negotiating the UK’s exit from the EU will take some time. The status of pensioners will need to be carefully considered and state pensions will be considered carefully as part of the negotiations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
54055
Session
2016-17
Subjects
British nationals abroad State retirement pensions Republic of Ireland Brexit
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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