Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

State Pension Update

21 March 2024 · Department for Work and Pensions

Proposed by Mel Stride Con Central Devon

Benefits & Welfare

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has published a report on State Pension age changes communication.
  • Ministers will discuss the Ombudsman's report in the House and have cooperated fully during the investigation.
  • The government plans to increase the full rate of the new State Pension by 900 a year for 12 million pensioners.

Issue summary

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has published a report on State Pension age changes communication, and the government will consider and respond to it.

Action requested

Ministers intend to come before the House to discuss the Ombudsman's report and have already cooperated fully throughout the investigation. The government is committed to supporting pensioners sustainably with an additional 8.5% rise in April for 12 million pensioners on basic and new State Pensions, increasing the full rate of the new State Pension by £900 a year.

Key facts

  • Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman published final report.
  • Government will respond to the report in due course.
  • Ministers intend to address the House regarding the report.
  • Government committed to an 8.5% rise in State Pension for 12 million pensioners.
  • Full rate of new State Pension rises by £900 a year.
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