§ Baroness Castle of Blackburnasked Her Majesty's Government:
How many pensioners have formally claimed income support since the start of the current take-up campaign; how many of those claims have been decided; and how many have succeeded. [HL4683]
§ Baroness Hollis of HeighamThe effect of the Minimum Income Guarantee take-up campaign will not be known until it comes to a conclusion. We will provide further details of the campaign in due course.
§ Baroness Castle of Blackburnasked Her Majesty's Government:
By how much the Minimum Income Guarantee will be increased in April 2001 for pensioners aged (a) under 75, (b) 75–79 and (c) 80 or over. [HL4684]
§ Baroness Hollis of HeighamMinimum Income Guarantee rates for pensioners of all ages are being aligned into a single rate from April 2001 of £92.15 for a single pensioner and £140.55 for couples.