Written questions

Pensioners: Rural Areas

Commons · Question 93706 · Tabled 24 Nov 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 2 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps are being taken to promote social inclusion for pensioners in rural areas.

Answer

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle, 2 Dec 2025

The Government is committed to supporting people to have the social connections they need. This is a key part of achieving wider government priorities across health and community cohesion. The Government funds the Tackling Loneliness Hub, an online forum ...