HL Deb 27 November 2000 vol 619 cc105-6WA
Baroness Castle of Blackburn

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What proportion of pensioners will be entitled to the proposed pension credit in 2003–04, 2020–21 and 2050–51 if the credit is introduced in the form proposed in the consultation paper (CM4900). [HL4685]

Baroness Hollis of Heigham

The information is not available.

Baroness Castle of Blackburn

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many pensioners entitled to the proposed pension credit will he liable for income tax in 2003–04. [HL4687]

Baroness Hollis of Heigham

The proposed pension credit will not be taxable.

Baroness Castle of Blackburn

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the proposed pension credit will be subject to a means test. [HL4688]

Baroness Hollis of Heigham

The Government's proposals for the pension credit are set out in Command Paper 4900.