Written question asked by Lord Jones of Cheltenham (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 13 June 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 June 2022. It was answered by Baroness Stedman-Scott (Conservative) on Monday, 27 June 2022 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Commonwealth: Pensioners
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to support UK pensioners in Commonwealth countries.
- Answer
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The UK State Pension is payable worldwide to those who meet the qualifying conditions, and we continue to up-rate it abroad where there is a legal requirement to do so – for example where there is a reciprocal agreement that provides for up-rating.
People move abroad for many reasons and it is their own choice to do so. There is information available in leaflets and on GOV.UK on how to claim State Pension from overseas and on what the effect of going abroad will be on entitlement to the UK State Pension.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL888
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Commonwealth British nationals abroad Government assistance Pensioners
- Link
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- Timestamp
- 2022-06-27 16:48:27 +0100
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