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Written question asked by George Howarth (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 April 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 April 2019. It was answered by Guy Opperman (Conservative) on Wednesday, 1 May 2019 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, (a) when and (b) with which countries her Department last signed reciprocal agreements on the uprating of pensions of UK residents overseas.

Answer

The UK last signed a reciprocal social security agreement with Ireland on 1 February 2019 to preserve the rights established through the Common Travel Area arrangements and currently facilitated by EU law. The agreement includes the uprating of pensions for UK and Irish nationals living and/or working in each other’s state once the UK leaves the EU.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
246456
Session
2017-19
Subjects
British nationals abroad Reciprocal arrangements State retirement pensions Uprating
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk