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Older People

Commons · Question 74363 · Tabled 2 Sep 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 10 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Gregory Stafford

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of establishing an Older People’s Commissioner for England.

Answer

Answered by Dame Diana Johnson, 10 Sep 2025

The Department for Work and Pensions has not made an assessment on an Older People’s Commissioner. Our commitment to the pensions Triple Lock throughout this Parliament will see millions of pensioners receive up to £470 more this year added to their State...