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Written question asked by Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 2 September 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 September 2022 (named day). It was answered by Julie Marson (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 September 2022 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


British Nationals Abroad: State Retirement Pensions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment they have made of the potential impact of its policy on up-rating UK State Pensions overseas on 48 commonwealth countries, in relation to the Government’s Global Britain vision.

Answer

The UK State Pension is payable worldwide and is up-rated annually in countries where there is a legal requirement to do so. This is a longstanding policy, which has been supported by successive governments for over 70 years. The Government has no plans to change the policy.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
45889
Session
2022-23
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Commonwealth British nationals abroad State retirement pensions Uprating
Link
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