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Written question asked by David Duguid (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 November 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 November 2023 (named day). It was answered by Guy Opperman (Conservative) on Monday, 13 November 2023 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Pension Credit: Take-up

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to help increase the uptake of Pension Credit.

Answer

Our communications campaign has been running since April 2022 and Pension Credit applications were up by around 75% in the 12 months to May.

We continue advertising through national TV, newspapers and broadcast radio, on social media and digital information screens in Post Offices and GP surgeries across GB.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
900020
Session
2023-24
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Pension credit Take-up
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk