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Written question asked by Ian Byrne (Independent (affiliation)) on Wednesday, 6 November 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 November 2024. It was answered by Emma Reynolds (Labour) on Tuesday, 12 November 2024 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


State Retirement Pensions: Women

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the report by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman entitled Women’s State Pension age: our findings on injustice and associated issues, published on 21 March 2024, HC 638, if she will establish a compensation scheme for affected women by 5 February 2025.

Answer

We are reviewing the Ombudsman’s report along with the evidence provided during the investigation.

We need to consider the views that have been expressed on all sides including the points raised by representatives from the WASPI Campaign who I met recently, the first Government Minister to do so for 8 years.

Once this work has been undertaken, the Government will be in a position to outline its approach.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
13014
Session
2024-26
Related items
Subjects
Compensation Age Women State retirement pensions
Link
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