Select committee: Work and Pensions Committee

Conclusion 25

2nd Report - Transition to State Pension Age Published 11 Jul 2026 Addressed to Department for Work and Pensions
Conclusion (the committee's words)
The Secretary of State should make a statement confirming that healthy life expectancy is a relevant factor for State Pension age reviews under section 27 of the Pensions Act 2014. (Recommendation, Paragraph 109)

From: Work and Pensions Committee, 2nd Report - Transition to State Pension Age (HC 76), 11 July 2026

Government response

The government responded to the whole report on 22 October 2026 (deadline 11 September 2026).

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