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Written question asked by Andrew Gwynne (Labour) on Friday, 3 September 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 September 2021 (named day). It was answered by Guy Opperman (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 September 2021 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


State Retirement Pensions: Applications

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether there have been any reported delays in processing initial payments for those who have reached state pension age.

Answer

Normal service will be resumed by the end of October 2021.

The Department is working hard to clear backlogs which have occurred by reason of the Covid Pandemic and staffing issues which have now been rectified.

Hundreds of additional staff are currently being redeployed.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
41749
Session
2021-22
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Subjects
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Link
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