Written question asked by Malcolm Savidge (Labour) on Monday, 20 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 October 2003. It was answered by Anne McGuire (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 October 2003 on behalf of the Scotland Office.

Scotland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, if he will make a statement on the uptake of Pension Credit in Scotland. (Failed OPQ) - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Savidge:: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, if he will make a statement on the uptake of pension credit in Scotland. [133814] Mrs. McGuire: My right hon. Friend launched the Pension Credit in Scotland on 3 October. Around 201,000 pension credit awards have been made to pensioner households in Scotland, benefiting approximately 235,000 individuals. We are making every endeavour to ensure that all those eligible for Pension Credit take up their entitlement.

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