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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the letter from the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions entitled The future of the Triple Lock, dated 13 October 2026, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the adjusted Triple Lock on household consumption and...
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the letter from the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions entitled The future of the Triple Lock, dated 13 October 2026, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the adjusted Triple Lock on household consumption and...
The Government is committed to the Triple Lock for the duration of this Parliament. We will then adjust the Triple Lock from April 2030.
The Office for Budget Responsibility is the UK’s independent official forecaster and assesses the economic and fiscal impacts of government policy, including any impacts on consumption and economic output.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether she plans to increase the age threshold for free NHS prescriptions in England from 60 to the State Pension age.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether she plans to increase the age threshold for free NHS prescriptions in England from 60 to the State Pension age.
No, but I am sure the estimated 7,158 individuals aged between 60 and 65 years old in the Hon. Member’s constituency will be interested to know it is an idea he is examining.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the letter from the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions entitled, The future of the Triple Lock, dated 13 October 2026, what estimate he has been made of the potential impact of the adjusted Triple Lock on tax receipts,...
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the letter from the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions entitled, The future of the Triple Lock, dated 13 October 2026, what estimate he has been made of the potential impact of the adjusted Triple Lock on tax receipts,...
The annually managed expenditure savings from adjusting the triple lock were set out in a publication on the 29th of September. The methodology used is detailed in that publication. Tax receipt forecasts are produced twice a year by the Office for Budget Responsibility.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment she has made of the potential financial impact of daily energy standing charges on pensioners and other low-income households who consume little or no energy; and what steps she is taking to help ensure such households...
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment she has made of the potential financial impact of daily energy standing charges on pensioners and other low-income households who consume little or no energy; and what steps she is taking to help ensure such households...
The Government knows that many people are concerned with the proportion of their bill that is made up of standing charges – that is why the Government made a commitment in its manifesto to reform them.
Earlier this year, the Government confirmed its intention that the costs of the Warm Home Discount should be moved from standing charges to unit rates, better aligning contributions to policy costs with energy use. Also, on 26 June 2026, Ofgem approved the first zero standing charge tariff trial, with other similar trials being launched.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department has conducted an impact assessment on changing the annual earnings link in the triple lock to average earnings over time in relation to (a) the gender pension gap and (b) levels of pensioner poverty.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department has conducted an impact assessment on changing the annual earnings link in the triple lock to average earnings over time in relation to (a) the gender pension gap and (b) levels of pensioner poverty.
Topics including the gender pension gap and the wider impacts on the pensions system will be considered as part of the Second Pensions Commission's work.
Levels of pensioner poverty under the adjusted triple lock are projected to decline with relative pensioner poverty after housing costs estimated to fall from 14% in 2024/25 to 8% by 2049/50. However, the Government is not complacent on the issue of pensioner poverty. This is why we have asked the Pensions Commission to make recommendations on further support for lower-income pensioners in their final report. Further information can be found here: State Pension uprating - GOV.UK
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent estimate he has made of the potential costs faced by HMRC without measures to ease the administrative burden for pensioners so they do not have to pay small amounts of tax via simple assessment.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent estimate he has made of the potential costs faced by HMRC without measures to ease the administrative burden for pensioners so they do not have to pay small amounts of tax via simple assessment.
In line with the commitment made at Budget 2025, pensioners whose incomes only just exceed the Personal Allowance will not have the administrative burden of paying small amounts of tax in this Parliament. The Government will set out more detail at Budget 26.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to WPQ HL2380 answered on 5 August 2026 about Pensioners: Income Tax, what recent discussions he has had with pensioner representation groups on reducing administration for pensioners so they do not have to pay small amounts of tax via simple assessment...
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to WPQ HL2380 answered on 5 August 2026 about Pensioners: Income Tax, what recent discussions he has had with pensioner representation groups on reducing administration for pensioners so they do not have to pay small amounts of tax via simple assessment...
In line with the commitment made at Budget 2025, pensioners whose incomes only just exceed the Personal Allowance will not have the administrative burden of paying small amounts of tax in this Parliament. The Government will set out more detail at Budget 26.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps HM Revenue and Customs will take to identify individuals within scope of the commitment for pensioners not to pay income tax on the State Pension.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps HM Revenue and Customs will take to identify individuals within scope of the commitment for pensioners not to pay income tax on the State Pension.
In line with the commitment made at Budget 2025, pensioners whose incomes only just exceed the Personal Allowance will not have the administrative burden of paying small amounts of tax in this Parliament. The Government will set out more detail at Budget 26.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the oral contribution of the Parliamentary Secretary of State for Work and Pensions during the Westminster Hall Debate of 15 June 2026 on State Pensioners Personal Allowance, Column 270WH, whether further measures to reduce administration for pensioners so that they...
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the oral contribution of the Parliamentary Secretary of State for Work and Pensions during the Westminster Hall Debate of 15 June 2026 on State Pensioners Personal Allowance, Column 270WH, whether further measures to reduce administration for pensioners so that they...
In line with the commitment made at Budget 2025, pensioners whose incomes only just exceed the Personal Allowance will not have the administrative burden of paying small amounts of tax in this Parliament.
The Government will set out further detail at Budget 2026.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether legislation will be required to give effect to the commitment that people whose only income is the basic or new state pension will not pay income tax over this Parliament.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether legislation will be required to give effect to the commitment that people whose only income is the basic or new state pension will not pay income tax over this Parliament.
In line with the commitment made at Budget 2025, pensioners whose incomes only just exceed the Personal Allowance will not have the administrative burden of paying small amounts of tax in this Parliament.
The Government will set out further detail at Budget 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many individuals over State Pension Age and in a polygamous marriage are currently entitled to additional payments of (a) Pension Credit and (b) Housing Benefit.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many individuals over State Pension Age and in a polygamous marriage are currently entitled to additional payments of (a) Pension Credit and (b) Housing Benefit.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when the provision of paying (a) Pension Credit and (b) Housing Benefit to those over State Pension Age who are in polygamous marriages started.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when the provision of paying (a) Pension Credit and (b) Housing Benefit to those over State Pension Age who are in polygamous marriages started.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of the practice of paying (a) Pension Credit and (b) Housing Benefit to those over State Pension Age who are in polygamous marriages.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of the practice of paying (a) Pension Credit and (b) Housing Benefit to those over State Pension Age who are in polygamous marriages.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what information his Department holds on concerns that have been raised with the Cabinet Office by the independent Civil Service Pensions Board.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what information his Department holds on concerns that have been raised with the Cabinet Office by the independent Civil Service Pensions Board.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of Local Housing Allowance rates for retired people in Manchester Rusholme constituency.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of Local Housing Allowance rates for retired people in Manchester Rusholme constituency.
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions reviewed Local Housing Allowance (LHA) at the 2025 Autumn Budget, and a decision was taken that rates would be maintained at their 2024 levels for 2026/27. A range of factors, such as rent levels across the country and poverty impacts, were considered against the fiscal context and the level of housing support that Government provides overall. We continue to consider stakeholder analysis, including the recent briefing by Trussell, and monitor and assess the impacts of rent increases on households receiving LHA. This includes consideration of households in work and those who are retired.
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions reviews LHA rates annually and future decisions will be based on government priorities, taking account of the challenging fiscal environment.
People facing a shortfall in meeting their housing costs can apply to their local authority for discretionary support, including a Crisis and Resilience Fund Housing Payment if in England, or a Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) if in Wales or Scotland.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of introducing measures to prevent pensioners with small amounts of income in addition to the state pension from facing a higher tax liability than those whose only income is the state pension.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of introducing measures to prevent pensioners with small amounts of income in addition to the state pension from facing a higher tax liability than those whose only income is the state pension.
Pensioners whose only income is the basic or new State Pension, without any increments, do not currently pay income tax. This is because the full new State Pension is below the tax-free Personal Allowance this year.
In line with the commitment made at Budget 2025, pensioners whose incomes only just exceed the Personal Allowance will not have the administrative burden of paying small amounts of tax in this Parliament.
More details will be set out at Budget 2026.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Answer of 5 August 2026 to Question HL2380, how many people over state pension age he estimates will be income taxpayers in 2027-28; and how many people he estimates will benefit from the commitment that people whose only income...
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Answer of 5 August 2026 to Question HL2380, how many people over state pension age he estimates will be income taxpayers in 2027-28; and how many people he estimates will benefit from the commitment that people whose only income...
The vast majority of pensioners paid income tax under the last Conservative government. The OBR produces projections of the number of income taxpayers in future years.
In line with the commitment made at Budget 2025, pensioners whose incomes only just exceed the Personal Allowance will not have the administrative burden of paying small amounts of tax in this Parliament. The Government will set out more detail at Budget.
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what steps he is taking to improve take-up of Pension Credit and Housing Benefit among eligible pensioners in Wales; and what discussions he has had with the Welsh Government and local authorities on coordinating efforts to increase take-up of those benefits and...
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what steps he is taking to improve take-up of Pension Credit and Housing Benefit among eligible pensioners in Wales; and what discussions he has had with the Welsh Government and local authorities on coordinating efforts to increase take-up of those benefits and...
To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Department for Work and Pension's long-term model of pensioner incomes (Pensim3) is open access, including information on the underlying assumptions and formulae.
To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Department for Work and Pension's long-term model of pensioner incomes (Pensim3) is open access, including information on the underlying assumptions and formulae.
Pensim3’s baseline data contains information from real individuals and is subject to data protection controls.
Pensim3’s economic and demographic assumptions align with OBR’s Fiscal Risks and Sustainability Report and ONS’s population projections. Other assumptions are outlined in the relevant published results (e.g. future pensioner incomes: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/analysis-of-future-pension-incomes/analysis-of-future-pension-incomes).
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the letter to MPs entitled The future of the Triple Lock, dated 13 October 2026, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the adjusted Triple Lock on the financial security of pensioners who rely primarily...
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the letter to MPs entitled The future of the Triple Lock, dated 13 October 2026, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the adjusted Triple Lock on the financial security of pensioners who rely primarily...