Written question asked by Blake Stephenson (Conservative) on Friday, 2 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 January 2026. It was answered by Torsten Bell (Labour) on Monday, 12 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Pension Credit
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will make an assessment of the adequacy of processing times for applications for pension credit.
- Answer
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The latest year to date performance for 2025-2026 shows improvement of claims processed within the current target of 50 working days. Our most recent Pension Credit applications and awards: November 2025 - GOV.UK statistics show outstanding Pension Credit claims have reduced to 12,940 outstanding at the end of week commencing 17 November. This is a decrease of 84% or 68,845 fewer outstanding claims compared to end of week commencing 18 November 2024.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 102077
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Pension credit
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- 2026-01-12 17:29:31 +0000
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