Written question asked by Annabelle Ewing (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 18 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 November 2003. It was answered by Malcolm Wicks (Labour) on Thursday, 20 November 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, pursuant to his Answer of 17th November, Official Report, columns 481-2, how many pensioners in Perth were claiming pension credit on the latest date for which figures are available. - As at 17 October, 2003 the number of pensioner households receiving Pension Credit in Perth constituency was 2,530.

Answer: Annabelle Ewing: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions pursuant to his answer of 17 November, Official Report, columns 481-2, how many pensioners in Perth were claiming pension credit on the latest date for which figures are available. [140126] Malcolm Wicks: As at 17 October, 2003 the number of pensioner households receiving Pension Credit in Perth constituency was 2,530. Source: IAD Information Centre, 100 per cent sample Notes: 1. Figures have been rounded to the nearest five. 2. Figures are based on 100 per cent Generalised Matching Service (CMS) data. 3. Parliamentary constituencies are assigned by matching postcodes against the relevant ONS postcode directory.

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