Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour) on Monday, 20 March 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 April 2000. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Monday, 3 April 2000 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, How many pensioners have incomes which are below the level of the minimum income guarantee.

Answer: Mr. Flynn: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many pensioners have incomes which are below the level of the minimum income guarantee. [115864] Mr. Rooker: We currently estimate that just over half a million people are missing out on their Minimum Income Guarantee. We have announced details of a take-up campaign which will identify pensioners who may be entitled, and encourage them to claim. Details are in the Vote Office.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 347 c332-3W;347 c333W; 115864
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Income support Eligibility Pensioners Low incomes Means-tested benefits Take-up
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk