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Written question asked by Claire Hanna (Social Democratic & Labour Party) on Friday, 11 October 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 October 2024. It was answered by Emma Reynolds (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 October 2024 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


State Retirement Pensions: British Nationals Abroad

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will review the Government's policy on uprating the State Pension for people living overseas.

Answer

There are no plans to review the policy on up-rating the UK State Pensions Overseas.

UK State Pensions are payable worldwide, without regard to nationality, and are only uprated abroad where there is a legal requirement to do so, for example in countries with which we have a reciprocal agreement that provides for up-rating.

The policy on the uprating of UK State Pensions paid overseas is a longstanding one.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8684
Session
2024-26
Subjects
British nationals abroad State retirement pensions Uprating
Link
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