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Women against State Pension Inequality: Legal Costs

Asked by Justin MaddersLabourDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 25 February 2026UIN 113135

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the total cost of litigation with the WASPI Campaign has been since December 2024.

Answered by Torsten Bell

Based on the information held, since December 2024, the recorded legal costs on litigation brought by WASPI including disbursements and VAT are £149,409.74.

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