Written questions

State Retirement Pensions: Income Tax

Commons · Question 71384 · Tabled 29 Aug 2025 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 5 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Matt Vickers

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on ensuring that pensioners with no other income do not pay income tax on the state pension.

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...