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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, when her Department last held discussions with officials in the Government of (a) Australia, (b) Canada and (c) New Zealand on the establishment of reciprocal agreements in relation to the uprating of pensions of UK residents in those countries; and if she will make a statement.

Answer

The Government has no plans to hold discussions on uprating pensions with officials from the governments of Australia, Canada or New Zealand and no recent discussions have occurred.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
246457
Session
2017-19
Subjects
British nationals abroad Australia Canada Reciprocal arrangements New Zealand State retirement pensions Uprating
Link
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