§ 25. Mr. WhittingdaleTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many low-income pensioners have gained from the extra increases in income support that have taken effect since the start of 1991.
§ Mr. HagueMore than 1.5 million pensioners and their partners have gained from these increases since 1991. In addition, a large number of other pensioners have gained from consequential rises in the other income-related benefits.