Question follow-through · 60607

Workplace Pensions

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what comparative assessment she has made of the adequacy of pension replacement rates in (a) the UK and (b) other Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries.

answeredDepartment for Work and Pensions

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Department for Work and Pensions
Tabled
17 Jun 2025
Target answer date
20 Jun 2025
Answer
20 Jun 2025 · 3 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 17 Jun 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what comparative assessment she has made of the adequacy of pension replacement rates in (a) the UK and (b) other Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries.

  2. 20 Jun 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 20 Jun 2025

    Answer published

    The Government committed to carry out a landmark Pensions Review to deliver better outcomes for savers and the UK economy. Our focus is on building a system that supports people to save effectively throughout their working lives and provides a strong foun...

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