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State Retirement Pensions: Women

Asked by John McDonnellLabourDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 22 July 2025UIN 67798

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will enter into alternative dispute resolution with women impacted by changes to the State Pension age.

Answered by Torsten Bell

This issue is now subject to live litigation and the High Court has granted permission for a full hearing.

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