Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 January 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 January 2000. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Thursday, 20 January 2000 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, pursuant to his Answer of 11th November 1999, 337 c801W, what level of take-up of income support for pensioners is assumed in current forecasts of expenditure. - Including figures.

Answer: Mr. Flynn: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, pursuant to his answer of 11 November 1999, Official Report, column 801W, what level of take-up of income support for pensioners is assumed in current forecasts of expenditure. [105316] Mr. Rooker: Current forecasts assume that expenditure as a result of increased take-up by pensioners will increase by £43 million over the period 1999-00 to 2001-02. This estimate will need to be reviewed in the light of our plans for a national programme to increase pensioner take-up.

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