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Written question asked by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 May 2024 (named day). It was answered by Mims Davies (Conservative) on Monday, 13 May 2024 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Pensioners: Housing Benefit

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many pensioner households are entitled to but not in receipt of housing benefit.

Answer

DWP annually publishes estimates of benefit take up, which includes Housing Benefit for pensioners. The latest official statistics can be found here.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
25173
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Housing benefit Pensioners
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk