HC Deb 13 January 2004 vol 416 c650W
9. Angela Watkinson

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many pensioner households in Scotland are in receipt of means-tested benefits. [146399]

Mr. Darling

The latest figure indicates that 320,000 pensioners are receiving income-related benefits in Scotland.

Mr. Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many pensioner households in Scotland are in receipt of means-tested benefits. [147711]

Mrs. McGuire

The latest figure indicates that 320,000 pensioners in Scotland are receiving income-related benefits.