Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 December 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 December 2003. It was answered by Chris Pond (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 December 2003 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Dept for Work and Pensions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many pensioners have decided not to change over to payment of their pensions into bank accounts or Post Office Card Accounts. - Including figures and fact that key figures on the progress of conversion to direct payment are available in the Library updated every four weeks.

Answer: Mr. Drew: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many pensioners have decided not to change over to payment of their pensions into bank accounts or Post Office card accounts. [144288] Mr. Pond: As at 14 November 2003, over 1.3 million Pension Service customers have been invited to convert to direct payment. Of these, only 2.98 per cent. (39,016) have actively indicated that, at this stage, payment into a bank, building society or Post Office card account is not their preferred option. Key figures on the progress of conversion to direct payment are available in the Library updated every four weeks.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 144288; 415 c874W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Bank services Pensioners Pensions Post office card account Automated credit transfer
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk