Labour MP Charlotte Nichols proposed the change for partner’s of those who die before reaching State Pension age.
More than 12 million people are currently receiving State Pension payments of up to £221.20 each week, including over 1.1m living in Scotland. The money is only paid by the Department for Work and Pensions to those who have reached the officially recognised age of retirement of 66 and have paid at least 10 years' worth of National Insurance contributions.
Mr Maynard said: “Whilst recognising the emotive nature of this issue and having sympathy for people in this position, the Government does not have plans to make any changes in this area You may be entitled to extra payments from your deceased spouse's or civil partner's State Pension, however, this depends on their National Insurance Contributions, and the date they reached the State Pension age.Inheritance: Basic State Pension Should a spouse or civil partner have reached State Pension age before April 6, 2016, then GOV.UK instructs people to contact the Pension Service once someone dies in order to check what they can claim.
This is if that person dies after reaching State Pension age, and only if the State Pension had not been claimed. In this circumstance, the estate can claim up to three months of the Basic State Pension.
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