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536429

registered interest
date	14/07/2016
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	State Retirement Pensions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of the payment of pension part weeks to cover the period when recipients reach state pension age.
tabling member constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
tabling member printed	Alan Brown
uin	42832
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/07/2016 answer text <p>The new State Pension is payable from the date a person reaches State Pension age until the date of their death. These arrangements form a part of the changes introduced by the Pensions Act 2014 for people who reach State Pension age on or after 6 April 2016.</p> answering member constituency Watford answering member printed Richard Harrington question first answered 19/07/2016 12:58:00 answering member 4068 label Biography information for Lord Harrington of Watford
tabling member	4470 label Biography information for Alan Brown

522751

registered interest
date	03/06/2016
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	State Retirement Pensions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps the Government has taken to prevent cliff edge effects in its policy on the equalisation of the state pension.
tabling member constituency	Torridge and West Devon
tabling member printed	Mr Geoffrey Cox
uin	39234
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/06/2016 answer text <p>The government has taken steps to smooth the equalisation of State Pension age between men and women in the Pensions Act 2011. The increase in State Pension age for women from age 63 to age 65 is phased in between April 2016 and December 2018.</p><p> </p><p>The timetable for equalising State Pension age at 65 for women and men and for the increase to 66 was accelerated by the Pensions Act 2011 following sharp increases in life expectancy projections. At that time a concession worth £1.1 billion was introduced by the government to limit the impact of the rising state pension age on those most affected. The concession capped the maximum delay that anyone would face in claiming their State Pension to 18 months rather than two years, relative to the previous timetable.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 13/06/2016 15:36:41 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
tabling member	1508 label Biography information for Sir Geoffrey Cox

521343

registered interest
date	24/05/2016
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	State Retirement Pensions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 24 May 2016 to Question 37321, on healthy life expectancy, what specific assessment he has made of what account is taken of healthy life expectancy distinct from life expectancy in making decisions on future levels of pension age.
tabling member constituency	Ross, Skye and Lochaber
tabling member printed	Ian Blackford
uin	38289
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/05/2016 answer text <p>In making decisions on future State Pension age arrangements the Secretary of State will be informed by the first review, established under the Pensions Act 2014, which is due to report by May 2017. This review will take into account up to date life expectancy data and the report from the independently led review.</p><p> </p><p>The purpose of the independent report is to recommend to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what to consider when making decisions on future State Pension age arrangements. In conducting its analysis and reaching recommendations the review will also to have regard to variations between different groups and the views of organisation and individuals on factors to be taken into account. It will consult widely to ensure that it has considered the appropriate evidence and the range of views of interested parties.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 31/05/2016 10:28:33 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
tabling member	4390 label Biography information for Ian Blackford

519386

registered interest
date	18/05/2016
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	State Retirement Pensions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what account his Department is taking of future levels of healthy life expectancy in making decisions on future levels of pension age.
tabling member constituency	Ross, Skye and Lochaber
tabling member printed	Ian Blackford
uin	37321
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/05/2016 answer text <p>The Pensions Act 2014 provides a statutory framework, which commits future governments to regular and structured review of the State Pension age at least once every six years. The first review, due to report by May 2017 will take into account up to date life expectancy data and the findings of the independently led review.</p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 24/05/2016 15:06:07 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
tabling member	4390 label Biography information for Ian Blackford

515019

registered interest
date	22/04/2016
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	State Retirement Pensions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate his Department has made of the number of people who will receive a lower state pension under the single-tier pension system.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Steve Rotheram
uin	35166
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/05/2016 answer text <p>The information requested can be found in the <em>Impact of the New State Pension (nSP) on an Individual’s Pension Entitlement – Longer Term Effects of nSP</em> published in January 2016. The link can be found here:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/491845/impact-of-new-state-pension-longer-term-reserach.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/491845/impact-of-new-state-pension-longer-term-reserach.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p>Figure 1 of the assessment shows the proportion of all pensioners from 2016 until 2060 at each time point with changed notional State Pension outcomes under the new State Pension.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 03/05/2016 12:01:26 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
tabling member	4035 label Biography information for Steve Rotheram

512689

registered interest
date	13/04/2016
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	State Retirement Pensions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate his Department has made of the number of (a) men and (b) women who will be in receipt of the state pension in each of the next 10 years; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	33798
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/04/2016 answer text <p>The requested information is available from 2015/16 to 2020/21 in the table below.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Forecast number of State Pension recipients (Great Britain and Overseas) by gender: 2015/16 – 2020/21</strong></p><p><br><strong>Recipients of State Pension (thousands)</strong></p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p><strong> Men</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Women </strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015/16</p></td><td><p>5,523.1</p></td><td><p>7,399.0</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016/17</p></td><td><p>5,648.6</p></td><td><p>7,274.3</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017/18</p></td><td><p>5,765.3</p></td><td><p>7,118.7</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2018/19</p></td><td><p>5,850.8</p></td><td><p>6,956.5</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2019/20</p></td><td><p>5,822.0</p></td><td><p>6,844.7</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2020/21</p></td><td><p>5,804.7</p></td><td><p>6,794.1</p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br><em>Source: Budget 2016 medium term forecasts</em></p><p> </p><p>Projections beyond 2020/21 will be published in due course.</p><p> </p><p>These numbers include State Pension claimants living in Great Britain or Overseas.</p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 18/04/2016 15:58:00 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

510265

registered interest
date	11/04/2016
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	State Retirement Pensions
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is being done to ensure there is clear communication to people about the new state pension.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL7471
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2016 answer text <p>The Department undertakes extensive research to ensure our communications are clear, targeted and effective.</p><p>The ‘Know the Facts’ campaign, launched in November 2014, uses radio, print and digital advertising to raise awareness of the changes to the State Pension. It directs people to detailed information and material including blogs, videos and resource packs on GOV.UK, and encourages those closest to State Pension age to get a new State Pension statement.</p><p>We continually improve all our communications, based on regular evaluation and feedback, to ensure messages are clear and informative. We also work closely with key intermediaries and stakeholders to share our messages widely.</p><p>The new State Pension campaign includes specific messages to those who may benefit from ways to increase their State Pension; those who may be most at risk of not meeting the minimum qualifying period; and to explain the impact of past periods of contracting-out. We have also reassured pensioners on the old system that they are not affected by these changes.</p><p>People can now also get a personalised State Pension statement online. They will be given a forecast of how much they could get when they reach State Pension age, and find out how to increase this amount. People who do not want to, or cannot use the online service, can continue to request a statement by phone or post.</p> answering member printed Baroness Altmann question first answered 22/04/2016 11:31:10 answering member 4533 label Biography information for Baroness Altmann
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

458874

registered interest
date	09/03/2016
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	State Retirement Pensions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what factors he took into account when setting the new state pension age cut-off date.
tabling member constituency	Ochil and South Perthshire
tabling member printed	Ms Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh
uin	30391
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/03/2016 answer text <p>The 2011 Green Paper “A state pension for the 21st century” set out the Government’s vision for a simpler state pension and proposed the new State Pension should start from April 2016.</p><p> </p><p>The 2013 White Paper “The single-tier pension: a simple foundation for saving” which set out proposals for the new State Pension in more detail proposed that it should be introduced in April 2017 at the earliest. However, having noted the positive responses to the White Paper, the Government looked again at whether it would be possible to introduce the reform earlier.</p><p> </p><p>The Government decided to return to the original timetable to deliver the reform as soon as possible, to support the roll-out of automatic enrolment and provide certainty concerning the changes for both individuals and their pension schemes at the earliest opportunity. The decision to return to the original implementation date also meant that around 400,000 more people would reach State Pension age under the new State Pension, including every woman affected by State Pension age changes in the Pensions Act 2011.</p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 17/03/2016 14:44:22 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
tabling member	4427 label Biography information for Ms Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh

454385

registered interest
date	23/02/2016
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	State Retirement Pensions
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to review the regulations relating to frozen state pensions.
tabling member printed	Lord Jones of Cheltenham
uin	HL6343
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/03/2016 answer text <p>The Government has a clear position, which has remained consistent for around 70 years: UK state pensions are payable worldwide and uprated abroad where we have a legal requirement to do so for example in the European Economic Area or countries where we have a reciprocal agreement that allows for uprating. There are no plans to change this.</p><p>Details of the numbers of people in receipt of the state pension, and whether they live in countries where the state pension is frozen or uprated, is included at Annex A. Countries where the UK state pension is up-rated are identified by an asterisk by the name of the country.</p><p>The Government’s view is that the UK will be stronger, safer and better off in a reformed EU. Of course there is uncertainty about how a vote to leave the EU could impact on access to pensioner benefits for UK pensioners living in other parts of Europe. These questions would need to be answered as part of the process of negotiating the UK’s exit if there is a vote to leave. We could only consider the detail of access to pensions and benefits for people in receipt of UK state pensions who are resident in Europe as part of the process for leaving the EU.</p> answering member printed Baroness Altmann grouped question UIN HL6344 HL6345 HL6346 HL6347 question first answered 03/03/2016 15:52:43 answering member 4533 label Biography information for Baroness Altmann attachment 1 file name Annex A Countries where people are in receipt of state pension.PDF title Annex A
tabling member	248 label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham

452137

registered interest
date	10/02/2016
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	State Retirement Pensions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate he has made of the number of people who will begin receiving the new state pension in April 2016.
tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
uin	26967
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/02/2016 answer text <p>DWP have published an estimate of the number of people who will reach State Pension age in 2016/17 in figure 24 of ‘Impact of New State Pension (nSP) on an Individual’s Pension Entitlement – Longer Term Effects of nSP’ which can be found at:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/491845/impact-of-new-state-pension-longer-term-reserach.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/491845/impact-of-new-state-pension-longer-term-reserach.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Information on the average new State Pension caseload in 2016/17 are published in table 2c of the ‘Autumn Statement 2015 Expenditure and caseloads’ publication, which is available at:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/490307/outturn-and-forecast-autumn-statement-2015.xlsx" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/490307/outturn-and-forecast-autumn-statement-2015.xlsx</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Breakdowns by month are not available.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North Swindon answering member printed Justin Tomlinson question first answered 22/02/2016 14:20:11 answering member 4105 label Biography information for Justin Tomlinson
tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell