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Written Question
State Retirement Pensions: Age
Tuesday 22nd September 2026

Asked by: Lord Davies of Brixton (Labour - Life peer)

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask His Majesty's Government if their policy position is as reported by the Office of Budget Responsibility, that the state pension age will reach 68 between 2037 and 2039, when and how this confirmation was given to the OBR; when they anticipate that the necessary legislation will be introduced; what formal notice period they will give of their intention to legislate accordingly; and what publicity they intend to issue so that those affected can adjust their retirement planning accordingly.

Answered by Baroness Sherlock - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)

The previous government committed to bring forward the rise in the State Pension age to 68 between 2037 and 2039.

The first chance this government will have to consider this issue will be via the State Pension age Review.

Written Question
State Retirement Pensions: Age
Tuesday 22nd September 2026

Asked by: Lord Davies of Brixton (Labour - Life peer)

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the statement in the Office of Budget Responsibility's report Fiscal risks and sustainability, published in July, that their policy position is that the "state pension age reaches 68 between 2037 and 2039 [...] rather than [...] between 2044 and 2046 as is currently legislated for" is correct.

Answered by Baroness Sherlock - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)

The previous government committed to bring forward the rise in the State Pension age to 68 between 2037 and 2039.

The first chance this government will have to consider this issue will be via the State Pension age Review.

Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 16 Sep 2026
Procedure and Privileges

"My Lords and Baronesses, I want to follow up the point made by the noble Lord, Lord Bellingham. What my noble friend the Senior Deputy Speaker failed to mention was the introduction for the first time of a reference to dress code in the Companion—previously, it was, in effect, …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 16 Sep 2026
Procedure and Privileges

"Indeed, I am suggesting that we can leave it to the good judgment of not just noble Baronesses but noble Lords in this House as to what they should wear—and do not get me started on the Bishops...."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 16 Sep 2026
Retirement and Participation Committee Report

"My Lords, I have come to listen as much as to contribute. I particularly look forward to the contributions from the next three speakers on my side of the House who, like me, will all be leaving on 8 July 2029, in my case after nine years of service in …..."
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Division Vote (Lords)
15 Sep 2026 - Financial Services and Markets Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Davies of Brixton (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 156 Labour Aye votes vs 1 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 258 Noes - 109
Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 15 Sep 2026
Batteries (Placing on the Market) (Northern Ireland) Regulations

"Before the Recess we had tumble dryers, last week we had seed potatoes and this week we have batteries. I support the process. I think it is right that every Member of this House should have the right to seek a proper debate on all the statutory instruments that come …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 10 Sep 2026
Fiscal Outlook

"It is a privilege to take part in this debate. I enjoyed the typically powerful speech from the noble Lord, Lord Bridges of Headley. What I think he got right was his comment that this debate is really about political choices and political beliefs. It will come as no surprise …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 10 Sep 2026
Patient Data: Research

"My Lords, I very much thank the noble Lord, Lord Patel, for introducing this debate. I very much agree with the points he made and I hope the answers will be forthcoming. Clearly, I support the use of patient data for research; the benefits from medical innovation, prevention and treatment …..."
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Division Vote (Lords)
9 Sep 2026 - Financial Services and Markets Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Davies of Brixton (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 131 Labour No votes vs 1 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 196 Noes - 138