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Written question asked by Euan Stainbank (Labour) on Thursday, 12 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 March 2026. It was answered by Torsten Bell (Labour) on Friday, 20 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Pension Credit: Veterans

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate he has made of levels of pension credit take up by Military veterans.

Answer

The Department for Work and Pensions treats its responsibilities under the Armed Forces Covenant very seriously and through a network of Armed Forces Champions in Jobcentres, for example, provides expert help and support, including help with benefits, to those veterans who need it most.

Information on the levels of Pension Credit take up by Military Veterans is not available.

The latest available Pension Credit take-up statistics cover the financial year 2023 to 2024 and are available at: Income-related benefits: estimates of take-up: financial year ending 2024 - GOV.UK.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
120445
Session
2024-26
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Pension credit Take-up Veterans
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk