Written questions

Pension Credit: Applications

Commons · Question 33024 · Tabled 24 Feb 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 3 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Wendy Morton

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to support pensioners who are unable to complete pension credit applications (a) online and (b) by phone.

Answer

Answered by Torsten Bell, 3 Mar 2025

The Government wants those eligible for Pension Credit but not currently claiming it to receive the benefits they are entitled to. We know there are low-income pensioners who are not claiming Pension Credit, and we urge those people to apply. We encourage...