§ 23. Mr. GogginsTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what action he is taking to ensure that all eligible pensioners claim the minimum income guarantee. [68028]
§ Mr. TimmsWe are planning action to invite claims to the Minimum Income Guarantee at key points when entitlement may arise because a higher amount becomes payable—when a pensioner reaches the age of 75 and 80, or when he or she is awarded Attendance Allowance.
Later in the year, we plan to run a national publicity campaign which will be designed to get the message over to as wide an audience as possible that the Minimum Income Guarantee is an entitlement.