UK pension age review must recognise Scotland’s demographics, says Somerville

Shirley-Anne Somerville has submitted the Government’s view to the pension age review (Jane Barlow/PA) - (PA Archive)

An ongoing review of the pension age in the UK must recognise Scotland’s demographics, the country’s Social Justice Secretary has said.

A regular review of the State Pension age was opened earlier this year by the UK Government, with the Scottish Government submitting its views for any changes.