Question follow-through · 119083

Pensioners: Income Tax

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment she has had made of the potential merits of extending tax relief for pension contributions for people aged 75 and over.

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Treasury
Tabled
9 Mar 2026
Target answer date
12 Mar 2026
Answer
12 Mar 2026 · 3 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 9 Mar 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment she has had made of the potential merits of extending tax relief for pension contributions for people aged 75 and over.

  2. 12 Mar 2026

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  3. 12 Mar 2026

    Answer published

    The Government wishes to encourage pension saving, to help ensure that people have an income, or funds on which they can draw, throughout retirement. This is why, for the majority of savers, pension contributions are tax-free. This makes pensions tax reli...

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Small Businesses: Business Rates

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