§ 25. Dr. SpinkTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what help from public funds is available to a pensioner couple with no outside income; and if he will make a statement. [14376]
§ Mr. HealdWe have a comprehensive structure of benefits to support pensioner couples. This ensures that they have access to an income of more than £100 a week.
We have comprehensive structure of benefits to support pensioner couples. It includes the state retirement pension, an attendance allowance for disabled pensioners and income-related benefits such as income support and housing benefit for pensioners on a low income. Our measures ensure that pensioner couples have access to income of more than £100 a week.