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Written question asked by Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 1 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 September 2025. It was answered by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 September 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Pension Funds: British National (Overseas)

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of proposed changes to the BNO visa settlement route on older BNO visa holders’ ability to access pension funds from Hong Kong.

Answer

The Government remains fully committed to the BNO route, and we will continue supporting members of the Hong Kong community in the UK and all those who will arrive in future. We are listening to visa holders' views about the route to settlement, and we will continue to do so.

We are aware that individuals in the UK on the BN(O) visa route are having difficulty drawing down early their pensions held in Hong Kong's Mandatory Provident Fund. We continue to raise this issue directly with the Hong Kong authorities to encourage a pragmatic solution.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
73901
Session
2024-26
Related items
Subjects
Hong Kong Pension funds British national (overseas)
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