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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Automatic Enrolment Earnings Trigger and Qualifying Earnings Band Review 2022/23

08 February 2022 · Department for Work and Pensions

Proposed by Guy Opperman Con Hexham

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At a glance

Key points

  • The statement addresses the annual review of Automatic Enrolment earnings trigger and qualifying earnings band thresholds for 2022/23
  • The AE thresholds will be frozen at 2021/22 levels
  • Analysis supporting this decision will be published in the House library and on the gov.uk website after publication

Issue summary

The statement addresses the annual review of Automatic Enrolment (AE) earnings trigger and qualifying earnings band thresholds for 2022/23.

Action requested

The AE thresholds will be frozen at 2021/22 levels, ensuring policy stability and affordability. The analysis supporting this decision will be published in the House library and on the gov.uk website after publication.

Key facts

  • Since its introduction in 2012, over 10 million people have been automatically enrolled.
  • Savings by eligible employees has increased by £28.4 billion.
  • The AE thresholds will be frozen for 2022/23 at 2021/22 levels.
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