HC Deb 29 January 2003 vol 398 c941W
Mr. Graham Brady

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what recent representations he has received about pensioner poverty. [89715]

Maria Eagle

The Department receives representations about pensioner poverty on an ongoing basis and also meets with Partnership Against Poverty group regularly.

Providing a decent income is the key to tackling pensioner poverty and from April, no pensioner will have to get by on less than £102.10 a week (£155.80 for married couples).

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