Written question asked by Malcolm Savidge (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 October 2002. It was answered by Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 October 2002 on behalf of the Scotland Office.

Scotland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, if she will make a statement on government policies designed to raise the living standards of Scottish pensioners. - Includes figures.

Answer: Mr. Savidge: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if she will make a statement on Government policies designed to raise the living standards of Scottish pensioners. [73576] Mrs. Liddell: We have introduced the Minimum Income Guarantee for poorer pensioners; Winter Fuel Payments for people aged 60 and over; free TV licences for the over 75s; and will introduce the new pension credit next year. This will mean that no single pensioner need live on less than £100 a week and no pensioner couple on less than £154 a week.

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