Question follow-through · 3027
Pension Credit: Take-up
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what plans she has to increase the take-up of pension credit.
About this written question
A written question asks a government minister for information in writing. Parliament publishes the question and any answer.
- Answering body
- Department for Work and Pensions
- Tabled
- 30 Aug 2024
- Target answer date
- 3 Sept 2024
- Answer
- 5 Sept 2024 · 6 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
30 Aug 2024
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what plans she has to increase the take-up of pension credit.
3 Sept 2024
Target answer date
Date supplied by the official written-questions record.
5 Sept 2024
Answer published
The Government is determined to ensure that the poorest pensioners get the support they need. As part of the current Pension Credit Week of Action, we have joined forces with national charities, broadcasters and local authorities to encourage pensioners t...
Official data retrieved 27 Sept 2026.
Later records
Possible follow-up questions
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State Retirement Pensions: British Nationals Abroad
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State Retirement Pensions: British Nationals Abroad
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