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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

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

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
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk