Pensioners: Poverty
Commons · Question 123173 · Tabled 24 Mar 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to prevent pensioner poverty.
Answer
Answered by Torsten Bell, 31 Mar 2026
The Government is committed to supporting pensioners, ensuring they have financial security and dignity in retirement. From 6 April, both the basic and new State Pensions will increase by 4.8%, benefitting over 12 million pensioners by up to £575. Our com...