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NHS: Workplace Pensions

Lords · Question HL14907 · Tabled 25 Feb 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 10 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Baroness Wolf of Dulwich

To ask His Majesty's Government how much was paid out to NHS pension scheme members in (1) 2023, and (2) 2024.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Merron, 10 Mar 2026

The following table shows the value of pension benefits paid to NHS Pension Scheme members in financial years 2023/24 and 2024/25:Financial year2024/252023/24Pensions£13,760,850,000£12,577,538,000Commutations and lump sum benefit on retirement£4,050,330,0...