Written question asked by Paul Goggins (Labour) on Monday, 25 January 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 February 1999. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Monday, 8 February 1999 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, What action he is taking to ensure that all eligible pensioners claim the minimum income guarantee. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Goggins: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what action he is taking to ensure that all eligible pensioners claim the minimum income guarantee. [68028] Mr. Timms: We are planning action to invite claims to the Minimum Income Guarantee at key points when entitlement may arise because a higher amount becomes payable--when a pensioner reaches the age of 75 and 80, or when he or she is awarded Attendance Allowance. Later in the year, we plan to run a national publicity campaign which will be designed to get the message over to as wide an audience as possible that the Minimum Income Guarantee is an entitlement.

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