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Pensions

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to improve engagement with pension planning among individuals before they reach their 50s.

answeredDepartment for Work and Pensions

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Answering body
Department for Work and Pensions
Tabled
14 Apr 2026
Target answer date
16 Apr 2026
Answer
22 Apr 2026 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 14 Apr 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to improve engagement with pension planning among individuals before they reach their 50s.

  2. 16 Apr 2026

    Target answer date

    Date supplied by the official written-questions record.

  3. 22 Apr 2026

    Answer published

    The Government ensures everyone has access to free, impartial pensions guidance through the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS). MaPS’ MoneyHelper guidance is available to individuals at any age and covers all areas of UK pensions. For those that wish to ma...

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

Later records

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