State Pension Age Increase Transitional Arrangements
2020-01-23
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Context
The issue concerns women born in the 1950s affected by changes to state pension age.
What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the effect of the increase in the state pension age on women born in the 1950s. The Prime Minister previously expressed sympathy and a willingness to address this issue, yet no concrete steps have been taken to help those affected.
State pension age entitlement is a matter that has been comprehensively debated in Parliament, and there is ongoing litigation. The Government's reform aims to balance sustainability with fairness between generations, with an estimate showing 3 million women standing to gain by 2030. We have introduced concessions costing £1.1 billion.
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Assessment & feedback
Commissioning an impact assessment was not directly addressed.
Referring To Comprehensive Debates And Ongoing Litigation
Highlighting Government Reforms And Concessions
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