HC Deb 30 June 1999 vol 334 cc205-6W
Mr. Field

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what proportion of pensioners on Income Support are receiving income from an annuity. [89004]

Mr. Timms

Estimates from the Family Resources Survey 1997—98 suggest that less than 1 per cent. of pensioners on Income Support were receiving income from an annuity.

Notes:
  1. 1. Pensioners are defined as single people aged 60 years or over and couples where at least one partner is aged 60 years or over.
  2. 2. Estimates of receipt of Income Support and annuity income are based on respondent's own assessment and therefore may be subject to mis-reporting