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Frozen British pensions

P002884 - 12 December 2023

Presentations: 1
Presenters: 0

At a Glance

This petition concerning frozen british pensions was presented to Parliament once by 0 MPs.

Issue Summary

The petition addresses the problem of frozen British pensions for UK citizens living abroad, particularly in Canada, due to a lack of bilateral agreements between the UK and foreign governments.

Action Requested

The House of Commons urges the Government to engage with the Canadian Government to remedy the injustice faced by affected pensioners and show respect and courtesy towards British citizens and Commonwealth neighbours.

Key Facts

  • 127,000 British citizens in Canada are affected.
  • Half a million British citizens worldwide have frozen pensions due to lack of bilateral agreements.
  • Canada requested negotiations on the policy four times between 2013 and 2022 but was refused by the UK.

Presentation Timeline

MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.

Presented
12 December 2023
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