Written questions

ASW: Workplace Pensions

Lords · Question HL12946 · Tabled 12 Dec 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 31 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Wigley

To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have received from the Welsh Government concerning Allied Steel and Wire pensioners; and what response they have made.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Sherlock, 31 Dec 2025

A significant number of Welsh Government ministers have written to the Minister for Pensions regarding Allied Steel and Wire pensioners or raised the issue orally. Partly in response to Welsh Government representations, Budget 2025 announced that the UK G...