§ Mr. SillarsTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what are the differences between men and women in respect of invalidity benefit when they reach normal retirement age.
§ Mr. ScottThere are no differences in the way invalidity benefit entitlement is determined or paid between men and women when they reach normal retirement age.
Payment of invalidity benefit can continue after normal retirement age 60—women—or 65—men—only if there is entitlement to retirement pension. Invalidity benefit is then payable until retirement pension is claimed or age 65—women or 70—men—is reached.