HC Deb 18 December 2000 vol 360 c72W
21. Mr. Brazier

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what estimate he has made of the likely administrative cost of the pension credit. [141822]

Mr. Rooker

I refer the hon. Member to paragraph 16 of chapter 4 of the pension credit consultation document (Cm 4900).

24. Mr. Coaker

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what discussions he has had with groups representing the elderly about the new pension credit. [141826]

Mr. Rooker

We plan to meet the main organisations representing pensioners during the consultation process.

27. Mr. Casale

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the pension credit on pensioners on low and modest incomes. [141829]

Mr. Rooker

The credit will ensure that pensioners on low and modest incomes will be able to share in this country's growing prosperity.

Mr. Chope

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many more pensioners will be subject to means testing as a result of the pension credit. [141807]

Mr. Rooker

The Pension Credit, which rewards savings, will be of direct financial benefit to around half of all pensioners.