Written questions

Pensioners: Income Tax

Commons · Question 71380 · Tabled 29 Aug 2025 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 5 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Matt Vickers

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the number of pensioners brought into paying income tax in the next financial year as a result of the state pension exceeding the personal allowance.

Answer

Answered by Dan Tomlinson, 5 Sep 2025

This Government remains committed to supporting pensioners and giving them the dignity and security they deserve in retirement. The commitment to protect the Triple Lock saw over 12 million pensioners benefit from a 4.1% increase to their basic or new Sta...