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 ...