HC Deb 03 February 2000 vol 343 c715W
Mr. Heppell

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what measures he is taking to encourage pensioners to take up their entitlement to state benefits. [106888]

Mr. Rooker

We are committed to taking action to find more effective ways of encouraging eligible pensioners to claim their entitlement to the minimum income guarantee. We will announce details of a national programme shortly.