HC Deb 27 March 1998 vol 309 c317W
Sir Peter Emery

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what action she is taking concerning the present difference in the age that a man and a woman can claim a state pension. [35943]

Mr. Denham

Although currently the State pension age for men is 65 and for women is 60, from 2010 the State pension age for women will be gradually increased so that by 2020 the age is equalised at 65.