Question follow-through · 3146

Pension Credit: Take-up

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she plans to take to encourage take up of Pension Credit.

answeredDepartment for Work and Pensions

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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

  1. 30 Aug 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she plans to take to encourage take up of Pension Credit.

  2. 3 Sept 2024

    Target answer date

    Date supplied by the official written-questions record.

  3. 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...

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Official data retrieved 27 Sept 2026.

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