§ 6. Mr. RossTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps she is taking to publicise the new Pensions Credit in Scotland. [113330]
§ 13. Ann McKechinTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans her Department has to ensure that pensioners in Scotland take up the Pension Credit. [113343]
§ Mrs. McGuireThe Pension Service is writing to all pensioner households to explain Pension Credit and invite applications. This will be supported by extensive advertising.
§ 10. Mrs. Irene AdamsTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many pensioners in Scotland she expects will take up the Pension Credit. [113334]
§ Mrs. McGuireAround 400,000 pensioner households in Scotland will be eligible for Pension Credit when it is introduced in October 2003.