Written questions

Civil Servants: Workplace Pensions

Commons · Question 118464 · Tabled 5 Mar 2026 · Cabinet Office · Official record

Answered 28 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Gregory Stafford

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he has made an assessment of the potential tax implications for recipients for civil of service pensions due to Capita delays with payments.

Answer

Answered by Satvir Kaur, 28 Apr 2026

The Cabinet Office acknowledges the potential tax implications regarding pension arrears. For the vast majority of members, receiving arrears will not result in a higher tax liability as they will remain within the same tax band across the relevant years....