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Written question asked by John Robertson (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 May 2001. It was answered by Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 May 2001 on behalf of the Scotland Office.


Scotland Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, What plans she has to meet pensioner organisations in Scotland to discuss pension levels and the take up of the minimum income guarantee. (Failed OPQ). - Includes figures.
Answer

John Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans she has to meet pensioner organisations in Scotland to discuss pension levels and the take-up of the Minimum Income Guarantee. [159300] Mr. Foulkes: We are happy to meet pensioner organisations at any time. The Minimum Income Guarantee has been a great success, taken up by 172,000 claimants in Scotland with some 3,700 in Glasgow Anniesland.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
368 c58W; 159300
Session
2000-01
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Income support Pensioners Scotland Take-up
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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