Women Affected by State Pension Age Changes Cost of Living 2023-05-10
2023-05-10
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Q1
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Context
The question addresses the impact of increased cost of living on women's state pensions in Northern Ireland, a devolved matter.
What steps his Department is taking to help support women in Northern Ireland affected by changes to the state pension age with rises in the cost of living.
Social security and state pensions are transferred matters in Northern Ireland and therefore the responsibility of the Northern Ireland Executive. Women across Northern Ireland benefit from energy bill support and an additional £900 cost of living payment for households on means-tested benefits.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific steps taken by his Department to address the state pension age changes in conjunction with cost of living increases were not detailed.
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Q2
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Context
The question arises from concerns about the impact of state pension age changes and cost of living rises on 'WASPI' women in Northern Ireland, a devolved issue.
What specific discussions has the Minister had with the Northern Ireland civil service and political parties regarding the rising cost of living and its impact on WASPI women in Northern Ireland?
This is a transferred matter under devolution. The issue has been sensitive and I have met concerned constituents, but pensions will not go away in our lifetime according to reports from the Office for Budget Responsibility and Government Actuary's Department.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific discussions or meetings regarding WASPI women's pension issues were not addressed.
This Is A Transferred Matter Under Devolution.
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