Richard Burgon MP: written questions

Written questions

• Pension CreditDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8653More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate her Department has made of the number of people who will be entitled to Pension Credit but will have not registered by (a) 31 December 2024 and (b) 1 April 2025.

  Answer: No such estimate has been made. Estimates for pensioner households who are eligible for but not receiving Pension Credit in 2022/23 can be found at: Income-related benefits: estimates of take-up: financial year ending 2023 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

  Answered 21 Oct 2024

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• Pension CreditDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 8652More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent estimate her Department has made of the number of additional people that will register for Pension Credit between 1 September and 31 December 2024.

  Answer: No such estimate has been made. For Pension Credit claims received up to 22 September 2024, the following report contains weekly figures: Weekly Pension Credit claims received from 1 April 2024 to 22 September 2024 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

  Answered 21 Oct 2024

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• Offshore Industry: LicensingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6315More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when his Department plans to launch a consultation on its policy on not issuing new oil and gas licences to explore new fields.

  Answer: We plan to consult later this year on the implementation of our manifesto position not to issue new oil and gas licences to explore new fields.

  Answered 9 Oct 2024

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• Social Media: SuicideDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 11 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5332More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will have discussions with Ofcom on the use of its powers under Schedule 11 of the Online Safety Act 2023 in the context of online forums that share instructional content on metho

  Answer: The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology is carefully considering Ofcom’s categorisation research and advice and will make Regulations as soon as reasonably practicable. Ministers have regular meetings with Ofcom on a range of online ...

  Answered 7 Oct 2024

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