PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
State Retirement Pensions: Dual Nationality (9 June 2021)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many letters have been sent to dual UK nationals in error informing them of changes to their entitlement to state pension.
Asked by:
Fleur Anderson (Labour)
Asked by:
Fleur Anderson (Labour)
Answer
The Government has been running a national communication campaign to make sure individuals are aware of the need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme ahead of the 30 June deadline.
In addition to the national campaign, HM Government has been contacting DWP claimants to make sure that they are aware of the need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme ahead of the deadline to protect their rights. The letter also made it clear for individuals who had already attained British citizenship to disregard the letter.
State Pension remains payable without regard to nationality based on an individual’s national insurance record.
Answered by:
Guy Opperman (Conservative)
16 June 2021
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