Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 November 2000. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Monday, 20 November 2000 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, at what level of income entitlement to the pension credit would run out in the case of a single pensioner receiving the basic pension at (a) 20 per cent., (b) 30 per cent., (c) 40 per cent., (d) 50 per cent., (e) 60 per cent., (f) 70 per cent., (g) 80 per cent., (h) 90 per cent. and (i) 100 per cent. of the full rate. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Flynn: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security at what level of income entitlement to the pension credit would run out in the case of a single pensioner receiving the basic pension at (a) 20 per cent., (b) 30 per cent., (c) 40 per cent., (d) 50 per cent., (e) 60 per cent., (f) 70 per cent., (g) 80 per cent., (h) 90 per cent. and (i) 100 per cent. of the full rate. [139311] Mr. Rooker: The pension credit does not work in this way. The aim of the pension credit is to reward savings income of up to £135 a week for a single pensioner and £200 a week for couples.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 139311; 357 c67-8W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Pension credit Personal income Pensioners Social security benefits
Contains statistics: Yes
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