Written question asked by Joe Powell (Labour) on Thursday, 23 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 on behalf of the Government Equalities Office.
Succession: LGBT+ People
- Question
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To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to ensure parity for same-sex couples with other couples in pension inheritance.
- Answer
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The Government is committed to ensuring equal treatment for same-sex couples in pension inheritance.
Following a Supreme Court judgment, occupational pension schemes must provide survivor benefits for same-sex spouses and civil partners on the same basis as for mixed-sex spouses and civil partners. Those protections are firmly in place and are protected by law.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 908920
- Session
- 2024-26
- Question not reached
- Yes
- Subjects
- Pensions Succession LGBT+ people
- Link
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- 2026-04-29 18:36:41 +0100
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