Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent discussions he has had with (a) ministerial colleagues and (b) stakeholders on extending (a) eligibility and (b) minimum contributions for automatic enrolment in workplace pensions.

We have been clear that the next step for Automatic Enrolment is the implementation of the 2017 Review measures in the mid-2020s. These measures will improve pension eligibility and contribution levels, in particular for low and medium earners.

Alongside this, we are supporting better planning for retirement saving and financial well-being – Pensions dashboards will help individuals plan for later life.