A question on #Pensioners #PovertyAndSocialSecurityBenefits tabled by Dr Scott Arthur on 01-07-2025 has been answered by Torsten Bell.

Heading: Pensioners: Poverty and Social Security Benefits
Question ID: 1818528
UIN: 64354
House: Commons
Date tabled: 2025-07-01
Asking Member ID: 5212
Asking Member display name: Dr Scott Arthur
Asking Member handle: DrScottArthurMP
Asking Member Twitter reference: @DrScottArthurMP
Member interest: false
Question text: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to (a) reduce pensioner poverty and (b) increase pension benefit uptake.
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Date answered: 2025-07-09
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Answering Member ID: 5069
Answering Member display name: Torsten Bell
Answering Member handle: TorstenBell
Answering Member Twitter reference: @TorstenBell
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Answer text: The Government is committed to supporting pensioners and giving them the financial security and dignity they deserve. The State Pension is the foundation of support for older people and together with the private and workplace pensions system provides for ...
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Answering body ID: 29
Answering body name: Department for Work and Pensions
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