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Pensioners: Poverty and Social Security Benefits

Commons · Question 64354 · Tabled 1 Jul 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 9 Jul 2025

Question

Asked by Scott Arthur

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.

Answer

Answered by Torsten Bell, 9 Jul 2025

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 ...