Frozen Pensions questioned in House of Lords
March 1, 2021 Frozen British Pensions 0 Comments
Half a million British pensioners are denied access to annual increases to their UK state pension due to the Government’s ‘frozen’ pensions policy. Baroness Stedman-Scott, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, was questioned on this unfair policy today in the House of Lords.
Speakers included:
- Lord Randall of Uxbrigde
- Baroness Altmann
- Lord Singh of Wimbledon
- Lord Foulkes of Cumnock
- Baroness Janke
- Baroness Sherlock
- Baroness Eaton
- Lord Dodds of Duncairn
- Lord Rooker, former Pensions Minister
- Lord German
- Baroness Gardner of Parkes
A full transcript of each question and the Minister’s response can be read here: Commonwealth Countries: Reciprocal Pension Agreements – Monday 1 March 2021 – Hansard – UK Parliament
