Written question asked by Lady Hermon (Ulster Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 8 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 March 2005. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Monday, 14 March 2005 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what percentage of (a) female and (b) male pensioners in Northern Ireland are in receipt of pension credit.

Answer: Lady Hermon: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what percentage of (a) female and (b) male pensioners in Northern Ireland are in receipt of pension credit. [221501] Mr. Spellar: In my answer of 25 October 2004, Official Report, column 1071W, the figures provided were incorrect. The correct figures are as follows, there are 29.7 per cent. of female pensioners and 24 per cent. of male pensioners currently in receipt of pension credit.

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