State Pension Age Debate

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European Union Referendum (Date of Referendum etc.) Regulations 2016
Wednesday 2nd March 2016

(8 years, 9 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Altmann Portrait Baroness Altmann
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The independent review will be considering long-term changes to the state pension age. It will not be recommending any changes before what is currently legislated for up to 2028.

Lord Watts Portrait Lord Watts (Lab)
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My Lords, will the review take into account the ability of people to work beyond the age of 65, bearing in mind that some people have a very physical job and may not be able to work after that?

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My Lords, as the terms of reference make clear, the independent review will consider changes in life expectancy as well all other relevant factors.

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