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Written question asked by Blake Stephenson (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 July 2026. It was answered by Torsten Bell (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Immigration

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will make it her policy to adopt Recommendation 27 of the report Backdoors to Britain, published by the hon. Member for Mid Bedfordshire on 4 March 2026.

Answer

The State Pension is based on an individual’s National Insurance record and is payable to those who meet the eligibility criteria. Since its introduction in 2016, the new State Pension is designed to provide a consistent foundation level of income in later life.

State Pension entitlement has been based on an individual's National Insurance record since 1948. The Government acknowledges the concerns raised in the Report but has no plans to change the current scheme or the law to implement recommendation 27.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16688
Session
2026-27
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Immigration
Link
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