§ Mr. BurdenTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what are the regulations covering the start date for payment of the state pension following the attainment of retirement age; and what are the regulations covering the termination date of payment of the state pension.
§ Mr. HagueRegulation 16 of the Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations 1987—SI 1987/1968—governs both the start and termination dates for payment of retirement pension.