Written question asked by David Kidney (Labour) on Monday, 20 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 November 2000. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Monday, 27 November 2000 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what will be the effective marginal rate of deduction from the 2001-02 increase in the basic state pension for those recipients who receive (a) housing benefit, (b) council tax benefit and (c) (a) and (b) together.

Answer: Mr. Kidney: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what will be the effective marginal rate of deduction from the 2001-02 increase in the basic State Pension for those recipients who receive (a) Housing Benefit, (b) Council Tax Benefit and (c) (a) and (b) together. [139845] Mr. Rooker: Pensioners in receipt of income-related benefits will gain fully from the increase in the basic State Pension, as these benefits will be increased by the same amount as the minimum income guarantee.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 357 c433W; 139845
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Council tax benefits Deductions Housing benefit Income support Pensioners Pensions State retirement pensions
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